Property 1Q22 report card: A mixed bag* 1Q22 results came in | HLeBroking
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1Q22 report card: A mixed bag* 1Q22 results came in mixed with 2 earnings beat, 3 in line and 3 below. Sector profit declined -25.1% QoQ and flattish at +1.8% YoY. Key issues we highlight for 1Q22 are (i) labour shortage in construction impacting progress billings; and (ii) end of HOC negatively impacting SP Setia and UEMS with exposure in the mid-to-high range properties, while benefitting Mah Sing with exposure in the affordable range properties. Overall, we believe the sector is still on a recovery trajectory, while challenges such as labour shortage, rising construction cost, supply chain disruption and interest rate hikes pose key downside risks. Maintain NEUTRAL with top picks Sunway, Mah Sing and Matrix.
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