CTOS posts net profit of RM24.69mil in 3Q, 0.75c div/share

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd remains cautiously optimistic over its growth in 2025 in light of the heightened macroeconomic uncertainties across the region, it said in a filing announcing its results to the stock exchange.

Commenting on its prospects, the credit reporting firm said it remains committed to delivering sustainable growth over the coming period with efforts to drive customer and demand growth.

In the key accounts segment, the group said efforts to drive higher adoption of the advanced digital and analytical

solutions are starting to materialise, while the commercial segment maintains its focus on increasing customer acquisitions and retention.

Meanwhile, the direct-to-consumer segment continues to experience healthy growth and will be further supported by the launch of the revamped mobile app at end 2025.

"The international business segment is expected to continue contributing positively to the group’s financial performance. The business is enhancing its offerings by leveraging on additional datasets, aiming to become a market leader in Asean for alternative data credit solutions," it added.

In the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025, CTOS posted a net profit of RM24.69mil, down from RM27.55mil in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share dipped to 1.1 sen from 1.2 sen previously.

The group reported quarterly revenue of RM83.01mil, up from RM79.81mil in the comparative quarter.

In line with the performance, the board of directors declared a third interim dividend of 0.75 sen per share, with entitlement date on Dec 30, 2025, and payable on Jan 28, 2026

The latest quarterly result brings CTOS's nine-month net profit to RM60.29mil, down from RM73.88mil in 9MFY24, owing to higher operational expenses during the current period.

"Segment profit from the Malaysia operations fell by 20.8% to RM60.7mil compared to RM76.6mil in the corresponding period, primarily due to increased operational expenses despite higher sales," it said.

Group revenue in 9MFY25 rose to RM238.08mil from RM228.03mil over the same comparative period.