Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock pops nearly 2% as fresh money chases Singapore cyclicals

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 14:59 SGT — Regular session

Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rose 1.9% to S$3.72 in afternoon trading
Institutions emerged as net buyers of the stock during the opening sessions of 2026
Traders are eyeing the earnings calendar closely, along with any fresh order disclosures coming through next

Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd climbed 1.9% to S$3.72 by 2:49 p.m. in Singapore on Tuesday, extending their gains for the year. (SG Investors)

This shift is significant given the early-year momentum. Institutions net bought Singapore stocks during the first five trading days of 2026, with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding standing out as one of the top recipients of institutional inflows, The Business Times reported. (The Business Times)

The local benchmark held steady as well. The Straits Times Index ended Monday 0.5% higher, buoyed by a widespread “sell America” move shaking global markets, reported the Straits Times. (The Straits Times)

Yangzijiang surged roughly 7.2% in the last five trading days, hitting a peak of S$3.73, MarketScreener data shows. (MarketScreener)

The Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder produces vessels such as containerships and bulk carriers. It stands as one of the larger industrial players in the local market.

Shipping and shipbuilding are still under the spotlight as owners decide their next orders and which fuel to back. According to DNV data referenced by gCaptain, newbuild orders dropped in 2025, although alternative-fuelled vessels continued to hold a significant portion of the global orderbook by tonnage. (gCaptain)

The pressure runs both ways for shipyards. Cleaner-spec vessels usually come with added complexity and justify higher prices, but if owners hold back, a slowdown in new orders can pinch workloads.

Investors across Asia are back in risk mode, driven by Japan’s strong rally and a softer yen, Reuters said. The regional stock markets gained ground as traders positioned themselves ahead of crucial U.S. inflation figures. (Reuters)

Traders tracking Yangzijiang are on the lookout for new contract announcements or updates to its orderbook, while keeping a close eye on whether margins can endure as the cycle advances.

Yangzijiang’s next earnings report is set for early March, currently March 4, though that date could change. (Investing)

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