UOB Kay Hian forecasts SGD 2.05 billion profit for OCBC stock

Published on 10/20/2026 at 09:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

OCBC stock was EUR 20.02 before Xetra opened on October 20, 2026. First-half profit rose 13.00 percent to SGD 4.19 billion before November 6 results.

Analysts frame the next test

UOB Kay Hian forecast third-quarter profit of SGD 2.05 billion on October 15, 2026.
UOB Kay Hian kept its SGD 35.70 target on October 12, 2026.
OCBC stock was trading at EUR 20.02 at 8:59 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026.

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OCBC stock (ISIN SG1S04926220) is heading toward a third-quarter profit forecast of SGD 2.05 billion, while the bank's first-half net profit had reached SGD 4.19 billion. UOB Kay Hian published the forecast on October 15, 2026, putting the expected result 4.00 percent above its second-quarter net profit of SGD 1.97 billion.

Analysts split on profit outlook

The forecast points to a 4.00 percent year-on-year increase and an 8.00 percent quarter-on-quarter decline. The same preview put OCBC's net interest margin at a possible turning point and described loan growth as resilient, making margin performance the key figure for the November release.

Singapore Stocks Investing reported that OCBC's first-half net profit rose 13.00 percent to SGD 4.19 billion, while total income increased 11.00 percent to SGD 8.00 billion. Net interest income fell 3.00 percent, but non-interest income rose 36.00 percent to SGD 3.51 billion, showing why the earnings mix matters alongside the headline profit.

Three dated signals for OCBC

On October 7, 2026, Citi cut its view to Sell and set a SGD 27.50 target, according to The Business Times. On October 12, 2026, UOB Kay Hian cited a SGD 35.70 target for OCBC. On October 15, 2026, UOB Kay Hian forecast SGD 2.05 billion in third-quarter profit.

When are results due?

The next dated company event is the third-quarter results release on November 6, 2026. The Singapore Exchange announcement dated October 12, 2026 said the results for the period ended September 30, 2026 would be released before the market opened.

Price stays in pre-market trading

The bank's market capitalization was SGD 129.0 billion as of October 20, 2026, while its 52-week range was SGD 16.65 to SGD 32.57. The next report will show whether the projected profit increase can offset pressure on net interest income.

OCBC stock was trading at EUR 20.02 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 8:59 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of OCBC stock.