Shares Up 8.7% Amid Athleisure Trend Boost

  • Magni-Tech Industries shares rise after posting a 36% increase in fiscal first-quarter profit
  • Net profit reaches MYR44.6 million from MYR32.7 million a year ago
  • Quarterly revenue up 35% to MYR437.6 million
  • Strong athleisure sales and casual dress codes drive growth in sportswear sales
  • Public Investment Bank maintains outperform rating with adjusted target price of MYR3.02

Magni-Tech Industries shares surged early Wednesday following a 36% increase in fiscal first-quarter profit, driven by higher sales in its garment segment and the growing trend of casual dress codes in workplaces and social settings. The company’s net profit rose to MYR44.6 million compared to MYR32.7 million a year ago, with quarterly revenue up 35% to MYR437.6 million. Despite near-term challenges from reduced consumer spending, Public Investment Bank remains optimistic about Magni-Tech’s long-term growth prospects. Analyst Wong Ling Ling attributes this to rising health and wellness awareness and the athleisure trend. The bank adjusted its target price to MYR3.02 but maintained an outperform rating.

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Public Companies: Magni-Tech Industries (), Public Investment Bank ()
Key People: Wong Ling Ling (analyst at Public Investment Bank)

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Financial Markets Impacted: Magni-Tech Industries’ stock price and Public Investment Bank’s target price
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Move Size: The market move size mentioned in this article is 11%.
Sector: Technology
Direction: Up
Magnitude: Large
Affected Instruments: Stocks

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