First Resources came into this earnings print with the stock already grinding higher, up around 14% over the past month and closing at S$3.95 on 14 August. The market clearly liked the story ahead of time. The headline from the actual numbers is simple. This was a profit story, not just a revenue story. Net income from continuing operations over the last twelve months stood at about US$462.4m with a trailing net margin of 21.4%, even as that margin sits below last year’s 23.7%.

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H1 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): US$973.6m vs. US$673.9m (the change reflects a higher top line for First Resources in the latest half)
• Net Income from Continuing Operations, trailing 12 months to H1 2026 vs. trailing 12 months to H1 2025: US$462.4m vs. US$373.6m (the change reflects higher earnings over the most recent 12 month period)
• Basic EPS (trailing 12 months to H1 2026 vs. trailing 12 months to H1 2025): US$0.2291 vs. US$0.1879 (the change reflects higher earnings per share over the most recent 12 month period)
• Net Margin, trailing 12 months to H1 2026 vs. prior year trailing period: 21.4% vs. 23.7% (margin compressed compared with the prior year even with higher earnings)

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First Resources earnings power backs integrated story

The latest H1 2026 figures give First Resources investors solid backing for an integrated palm oil producer story. Revenue of US$973.6m for the half and trailing net income of US$462.4m sit alongside a 21.4% net margin, which still looks healthy in an agribusiness context. A 57.4% rise in H1 net profit to US$234.9m and a higher trailing EPS support the idea that scale across plantations, processing and downstream products can convert volume and margin improvements into cash earnings, reinforced by the S$0.08 interim dividend.

Profit strength does not remove structural risks

The same results also leave room for a more cautious view on First Resources. Net margin has compressed from 23.7% to 21.4% on a trailing basis, which shows that even in a strong profit period, margins can move around. Sector ESG and policy risks flagged in the earlier narrative are not addressed by these numbers. The recent share price gains over 7 days and 30 days suggest sentiment is positive right now, but that does not remove exposure to regulation or commodity driven swings.

After a 57.4% rise in H1 net profit, a 21.4% trailing margin and a dividend that is not well covered by free cash flows, the real question is whether these are isolated pressure points or hints of deeper structural issues in First Resources. Review the independent risk analysis for First Resources which shows 2 important warning signs

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