RT wins new MEA work and posts profit turnaround, but backlog target cut
RT wins 1.1bn baht MEA contracts RT secured two new projects from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority worth a combined 1.1 billion baht, including a large underground cable conversion on Srinagarindra Road. This adds fresh work to its pipeline and supports future revenue, a clear positive for the stock.
This is the most concrete new contract win in the period, directly boosting RT's order book and future revenue.
First-half profit turns around RT reported first-half 2026 net profit of 26 million baht, up 129% from a loss last year, with revenue up 19% and strong operating cash flow. The turnaround shows the business is recovering and executing better, which supports investor confidence.
The profit turnaround is a key new financial result that changes RT's earnings picture and supports the share price.
Backlog target cut to 6bn baht RT now expects full-year backlog of 6 billion baht, down from the 7.5 billion baht target given in July, after the order book fell to 4.755 billion baht in June. The lower backlog means less future revenue visibility, a negative offset to recent wins.
The reduced backlog target is a real counterweight that investors need to know about, showing the order book is smaller than earlier hoped.
Construction sector recovery supports RT Thai construction stocks are active as Q2 profits grow across the sector, helped by faster government budget disbursement and data-center investment. RT's own Q2 profit rose 92%, and sector strength can lift sentiment and demand for its services.
Sector-wide recovery and government spending are external forces that can drive more work and better sentiment for RT.