First-half net income fell nearly 44 percent to S$134 million, though it easily cleared the S$65.3 million profit expected by Visible Alpha analysts. Total operational revenue grew by 16.8 percent to hit S$11.30 billion for the six-month period. Earnings were weighed down by a weaker first quarter alongside soaring fuel prices that surged over 90 percent before hedging. The bottom line was somewhat cushioned as the carrier's share of losses from associate Air India contracted to S$361.7 million.
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First-half financial performance surpassed consensus analyst estimates despite an intense…: First-half financial performance surpassed consensus analyst estimates despite an intense contraction in bottom-line profits.
Middle East geopolitical conflict pushed fuel expenses drastically higher, serving as the…: Middle East geopolitical conflict pushed fuel expenses drastically higher, serving as the main drag on corporate margins.
Narrowing losses at associate carrier Air India provided partial relief against balloonin…: Narrowing losses at associate carrier Air India provided partial relief against ballooning group-wide operating costs.
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The country's flag carrier posted a half-yearly net profit of S$134 million (US$104.56 million) on Wednesday (Nov 11), down from S$239 million a year ago.
Singapore Airlines' interim net profit dropped nearly 44 per cent, hurt by a sharp spike in jet fuel costs stemming from the Middle East conflict, somewhat offset by its share of losses at Air India and other associates narrowing.
The country's flag carrier posted a half-yearly net profit of S$134 million (US$104.56 million) on Wednesday (Nov 11), down from S$239 million a year ago.
A consensus from Visible Alpha had expected profit to drop further to S$65.3 million.
The airline's expenditure rose more than 20 per cent to S$10.73 billion, largely due to a surge of over 90 per cent in fuel costs before hedging.
Average jet fuel prices over the six months stood at US$171 per barrel, up 86.7 per cent from the previous year amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the company said.
The softer first-quarter performance also weighed.
Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines' share of losses from Air India in the interim…
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