Singapore, January 27, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session
- Wilmar International shares climbed roughly 4% in afternoon trading, pushing gains into a second day
- Rising palm oil futures and a general boost in Asian stocks are driving gains
- Attention shifts to Singapore’s policy review this week and the timing of Wilmar’s FY2025 results
Wilmar International’s shares jumped around 4.2% to S$3.49 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, pushing the Singapore-listed agribusiness deeper into a strong two-day rally. Roughly 12.7 million shares traded hands, topping the previous close of S$3.35. (MarketScreener)
The shift was notable as local risk appetite ticked up once more, following Singapore’s Straits Times Index breaching the 4,900 mark earlier today. This often sparks renewed interest in cyclicals and commodity-related stocks. (The Business Times)
Asian stocks held steady, with investors focused on the week’s packed schedule of major U.S. earnings reports, largely ignoring new tariff chatter from Washington. (Reuters)
Wilmar, a major player in palm and edible oils, frequently serves as a stand-in for vegetable oil pricing. Malaysian crude palm oil futures climbed, settling near 4,247 ringgit per tonne, lending support to market sentiment. (TradingView)
Rakuten Trade’s vice-president of equity research, Thong Pak Leng, pointed to “an uptick in crude palm oil futures” driven by stronger demand ahead of both the Chinese New Year and Ramadan, according to a market note. (BERNAMA)
Wilmar, a Fortune Global 500 agribusiness, operates across edible oils and related product processing and merchandising. Its earnings are closely tied to commodity price swings and trading margins. (Wilmar International)
Macro traders in Singapore are eyeing Thursday’s Monetary Authority of Singapore policy review closely for any tweaks to the currency-based policy band guidance, following growth that beat forecasts in 2025, according to a Reuters poll. (Reuters)
Wilmar’s next major event is the release of its full-year 2025 financial results, scheduled after market close on Feb. 26. (SGX Links)
That setup can turn on a dime. Weather shifts, export demand changes, and new policies can all push palm oil and competing edible oils around, sometimes squeezing processing margins despite rising headline prices.
Traders are eyeing Singapore’s policy decision later this week, followed by Wilmar’s Feb. 26 earnings report for insights on volumes, margins, and 2026 guidance.
