# Westports shares rise as nine-month net profit tops RM1b

> Westports Holdings Bhd shares jump after nine-month net profit hits RM1.02 billion.
- Title: Westports shares rise as nine-month net profit tops RM1b
- Summary: Westports Holdings Bhd shares jump after nine-month net profit hits RM1.02 billion. Westports Holdings Bhd's shares rose as its nine-month net profit…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/money/2026/10/22/westports-shares-rise-as-nine-month-net-profit-tops-rm1b/240141
- Published: 2026-10-22T12:00:17+00:00
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- Topics: westports holdings bhd, rm1.02 billion, nine-month net profit, mbsb investment bank, container throughput, solar energy, news, world
## Westports shares rise
Westports Holdings Bhd shares rose in early trading after exceeding market expectations in its nine-month financial results.
## Nine-month net profit hits RM1.02 billion
Westports' nine-month net profit rose to RM1.02 billion from RM725.19 million, exceeding market expectations.
## Third quarter profit jumps 26%
Westports' third quarter net profit increased by 26 per cent to RM342.55 million from RM271.1 million the previous year.
## Revenue up 42% to RM1.06 billion
Westports' third quarter revenue rose by 42 per cent to RM1.06 billion from RM751.99 million in the same quarter a year ago.
## MBSB Investment Bank raises forecast
MBSB Investment Bank raised its earnings forecast by 2.8 per cent to 3.0 per cent, citing lower operating costs.
## Electricity costs drop 28.9%
Westports' electricity costs fell 28.9 per cent year-on-year due to favourable tariffs and green energy.
## Key takeaway

Westports Holdings Bhd's shares rose as its nine-month net profit exceeded RM1 billion, beating market expectations.