0603 GMT - Venture Corp.'s earnings this year are poised to be better than in 2023, Maybank Research analyst Jarick Seet says in a research note. Management expects 2H to be stronger than 1H 2024, thanks to the company's new-product-introductions' ramp-up schedule, the analyst notes. The tech company expects demand for its products will likely be stronger in 2H than 1H,based on customer feedback, the analyst says. Management is confident of sustaining net margins of 8%-10% for 2024 and sees growth opportunities in eco-systems like life sciences, the analyst adds. Maybank raises the stock's target price to S$15.80 from S$15.50 with an unchanged buy rating. Shares are 3.1% lower at S$13.66. (ronnie.harui@wsj.com)
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February 23, 2024 01:03 ET (06:03 GMT)
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