UEM Sunrise FY2025 revenue rises 27% to RM1.7b, proposes higher 1.43 sen dividend

PETALING JAYA (Feb 27): UEM Sunrise Bhd recorded a 27% year-on-year increase in revenue to RM1.7 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), from RM1.3 billion previously, supported primarily by property development revenue of RM1.2 billion.

Profit after tax and non-controlling interests (PATANCI) stood at RM71.0 million, compared with RM104.3 million in FY2024, after recognising non-operational and non-cash adjustments amounting to RM50.5 million.

Excluding these adjustments, FY2025 PATANCI would have been RM121.5 million, according to the company.

Higher dividend payout

The board has proposed total dividends of 1.43 sen per share, representing a distribution of RM72.5 million. This comprises:

*0.84 sen single-tier dividend

*0.59 sen special single-tier dividend

The proposed payout is higher than the 1.24 sen declared for FY2024.

Sales exceed target by 35%

During FY2025, the group achieved RM1.4 billion in sales, surpassing its RM1.05 billion target by 35%.

The Central Klang Valley contributed 55% of total sales, supported by The Connaught One, Residensi ZIG and The MINH. The Southern region accounted for 35%, with contributions from developments in Iskandar Puteri including Aspira Hills and Aspira LakeHomes, as well as the newly launched Estuari Greens and Estuari ParkHomes.

Fourth quarter performance

For the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (4Q2025), revenue stood at RM424.3 million, with property sales contributing 72% of total revenue.

PATANCI for the quarter was RM9.6 million. Excluding non-operational and non-cash adjustments, quarterly PATANCI would have amounted to RM68.9 million.

Balance sheet strengthens

Cash and bank balances, including short-term investments, totalled RM1.5 billion at end-FY2025.

Net gearing improved to 0.37 times, from 0.40 times a year earlier.

Managing director and CEO Shaharul Farez Hassan said the FY2025 performance reflected strengthened fundamentals and disciplined execution across core markets.

“As we move into 2026, our priority remains on building operational resilience, enhancing efficiency and further defining UEM Sunrise as a balanced real estate company committed to delivering long-term value creation,” he said.

Launches exceed GDV target

During the year, the company launched eight projects across its Central, Southern and International portfolios, with a total gross development value (GDV) of RM2.2 billion, exceeding its RM2.0 billion target.

Launches included:

*Allegro and Symphony Hills in Cyberjaya

* Serene Heights Phase 3A4 in Semenyih

* Aspira Hills Phases 2A, 3A, 3B and 4A

* Estuari Greens Phase 1B1 and Estuari ParkHomes Phase 2C1 in Iskandar Puteri

* One Oval in Perth, Australia

A total of 1,927 units were handed over across six projects, representing RM1.8 billion in GDV.

FY2026 outlook

For FY2026, UEM Sunrise has set:

*Sales target of RM1.3 billion

*Launch GDV target of RM2.2 billion

The pipeline will focus on attainable and upgrader homes across Serene Heights and Mont’Kiara in the Central region, and Gerbang Nusajaya and Estuari in the Southern region. The company will also continue sales momentum from its One Oval development in Australia.

Johor remains a key focus area, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System link—targeted for completion in 2026—expected to support demand in Iskandar Puteri.

The group also highlighted the newly launched Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange in Iskandar Puteri as an infrastructure enhancement supporting regional accessibility.

ESG and governance

During the year, the company improved its FTSE4Good score from 3.6 to 4.1 and ranked 36th in the Top 50 list of the National Corporate Governance & Sustainability Awards 2025 by Minority Shareholders Watch Group.

UEM Sunrise said it will continue prioritising disciplined capital management, selective launches and value-accretive development opportunities amid market uncertainties.

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