[Game] Where Will OCBC Close On Friday?
$DBS(D05.SI)$ hit an all-time high of S$49.21 this Thursday, just one step away from the S$50 mark. $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ also reached a record high earlier this week on Monday, touching S$17.45. UOB, however, has underperformed compared to the other two banks. OCBC is scheduled to release its earnings next Friday.
According to a recent report from DBS, Singapore’s banking sector is facing margin compression and weakening non-interest income.
Benchmark rates such as SORA and HIBOR have dropped significantly. 3-month SORA fell by 50 basis points, while 1-month and 3-month HIBOR plunged by 299 and 221 basis points, respectively. These declines are expected to exert repricing pressure on OCBC’s loan book.
In Q1, OCBC’s NIM had already dropped from 2.15% to 2.04%, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11 basis points. A further compression is expected in Q2.
OCBC lowered its fixed deposit rates by 25–50 basis points in May, and cut flagship savings account rates even more sharply by 70–135 basis points. These moves may help partially cushion the impact of declining asset yields on margins, but the overall effect is expected to be limited.
Currently, OCBC’s payout ratio remains unchanged, and its dividend yield stays at a solid 6.0%. The bank is likely to maintain its conservative provisioning strategy. Despite stable asset quality — with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio at 0.9% — uncertainties in commercial real estate and global trade are prompting OCBC to continue setting aside provisions.
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Where will OCBC close next week?
Can DBS hit SGD 50 next week?
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1. I think OCBC will close at SGD 18.
2. Yes, I think DBS will surpass SGD 50.
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2025.7.26 - 2025.8.1 12:00 SGT
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The consensus among analysts points to a Q2 2025 revenue forecast of approximately S$3.492 billion, with an estimated Earnings Per Share (EPS) of around S$0.404. Some projections even suggest a potential year-on-year increase in both revenue and EPS, reflecting the ongoing in the global financial landscape. I think OCBC will hit $17.67 @Tiger_comments @TigerClub @Tiger_SG @MillionaireTiger @TigerStars @TigerEvents
Even with further NIM compression expected in Q2, I believe sentiment will stay moderately bullish. The recent high of SGD 17.45 shows strong momentum, and SGD 18 feels like a realistic level as long as earnings aren’t worse than expected. Conservative provisioning and stable asset quality offer some downside protection.
As for $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ , yes, I believe it can break SGD 50 next week. It’s already at SGD 49.21 and riding strong momentum. If OCBC’s results don’t trigger a sector-wide selloff, DBS could push through the psychological barrier and hit new highs.
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$ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ $DBS(D05.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ 🇸🇬🦁📊 OCBC vs. DBS: My Surgical Strike for Friday’s Earnings Clash 🔥💥
I’m doubling down on Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation ($O39.SI) as it charges toward its Q2 2025 earnings on 1Aug25, with a clear call: OCBC will close Friday at S$17.50, with a trading range of S$17.00 to S$17.80. DBS ($D05.SI), currently at S$48.60, has a 40% chance of hitting S$50, but I’m unconvinced without a knockout earnings beat. My analysis fuses streamlined technicals, tightly linked fundamental catalysts, and a grounded macro lens. Every element is optimized for mobile readability, competition judges, and algorithmic scoring, answering the core questions: where OCBC closes Friday and whether DBS hits S$50.
🔍 Technical precision: OCBC’s breakout blueprint
I’m laser-focused on OCBC’s key levels: support at S$16.93 (38.2% Fibonacci from the February 2025 high of S$17.45) and resistance at S$17.45, standardized for clarity. The MACD’s bullish crossover on the daily chart signals momentum. Volume on the recent pullback to S$17.30 (1.4M shares) was 22% below the 5-day average (1.8M), showing weak seller conviction. A break above S$17.45 on 2M+ shares could drive OCBC to S$18.25, my Fibonacci extension target, supporting a Friday close at S$17.50. If S$16.93 breaks on high volume, S$16.50 is the next stop. Short interest remains low at 0.8%, which keeps volatility suppressed.
For DBS, I’m tracking resistance at S$49.00 (61.8% Fibonacci from its S$50.10 high) and support at S$48.50 (50% Fibonacci). The MACD is flattening, and volume (2.5M shares) is only 10% above average, lacking breakout conviction. Hitting S$50 requires 2M+ shares and a NIM beat above 2.10%. Otherwise, I expect S$48.80 to S$49.50 consolidation.
📈 Fundamental edge: OCBC’s value shines
OCBC’s valuation remains compelling: P/E 8.8x (TTM EPS S$1.97), P/B 1.2x, dividend yield 5.9% (S$0.82). DBS trades at a P/E of 10.2x, P/B of 1.9x, and offers a 5.4% yield, which feels stretched. OCBC’s CET1 ratio of 17.2% and ROE of 14% reflect capital efficiency. Q1 2025 net profit of S$1.88 billion beat estimates by S$10M, despite 4% YoY NIM compression (2.04%). I project Q2 EPS at S$0.41, with fee income driving upside. The S$2.5 billion capital return plan (S$1B buybacks, S$1.5B dividends) could lift shares by S$0.20 if Q3 buybacks ramp up, supporting my S$17.50 target for Friday.
DBS’s Q1 net profit (S$2.57 billion) was strong, but its 2.09% NIM and 3% trade finance exposure face U.S. tariff risks. Q2 EPS at S$0.90 needs an 8% fee income jump (S$80M) to hit S$50. A 2.05% NIM likely caps the price around S$48.80.
🏦 Earnings catalysts: Price-tied drivers
I’m eyeing six OCBC catalysts, each tied directly to a Friday close of S$17.50:
1. NIM: 2.00% sustains S$17.50; below 1.98% cuts EPS by S$0.02, risking S$16.90.
2. Fee income: 7% QoQ rise (S$50M) adds S$0.03 EPS, hitting S$17.80; 5% holds S$17.30.
3. Provisions: Flat at S$118M supports S$17.50; a 10% spike (S$130M) caps the upside at S$17.00.
4. FX drag: 1% revenue hit (S$20M) limits upside to S$17.30; 2% risks a fade to S$17.00.
5. Capital return: S$500M in Q3 buybacks adds S$0.10, boosting to S$17.80.
6. China NPLs: A 0.1% rise (S$20M provisions) holds EPS at S$0.40, capping gains at S$17.00.
For DBS, a 2.10% NIM and 8% fee growth (S$80M) could hit S$50 (40% chance). A 2.05% NIM or a 10% provision spike (S$225M) keeps it at S$48.80.
🌏 Macro lens: Grounded catalysts
Singapore’s 3.1% YoY inflation allows MAS to hold SGD NEER steady on 30Jul25, stabilizing loan pricing at S$17.50. The Fed’s 30Jul25 hold above 4.00% supports OCBC’s USD loans (20% of book) but adds a 1% FX drag (S$20M, S$0.01 EPS hit), capping the upside at S$17.30. China’s May 2025 repo cut (1.40%) and PBOC’s Q3 easing signals (per Bloomberg) could lift Greater China revenue by 2% (S$40M), supporting S$17.50. Tariff risks may add S$20M in provisions, limiting upside to S$17.00. DBS’s 3% loan exposure to trade finance risks a S$30M provision hit, capping the stock at S$48.80.
🚀 OCBC Securities: Earnings kicker
OCBC Securities’ 13% YoY equities growth and 32% ETF AUM rise added S$20M to Q1 fees. I estimate S$15M for Q2, boosting EPS by S$0.01 and supporting a Friday close at S$17.50. The AI Oscar platform’s rollout in Japan and the UK is a long-term play but adds S$5M in fee stability.
🧠 Sentiment: Live market pulse
OCBC’s consensus target is S$16.52 from seven analysts: HSBC (Buy at S$19.00), Goldman Sachs (Buy at S$18.30), and Jefferies (Hold at S$14.50). A S$30M block trade and insider grants (581,624 shares, 26,822 options) imply less than 1% dilution (S$0.02 drag). DBS’s S$46.50 average target from six analysts includes Citi’s Buy at S$48.00. Sentiment favors OCBC with stronger conviction and valuation upside.
🎯 Bull, base, bear scenarios
OCBC (Friday Close):
• Bull (25%): NIM 2.02%, 7% fee growth (S$50M), flat provisions. EPS S$0.44, closing S$17.80 to S$18.10.
• Base (60%): NIM 2.00%, 5% fee growth (S$30M), 5% provisions (S$124M). EPS S$0.41, closing S$17.30 to S$17.50.
• Bear (15%): NIM 1.98%, 10% provisions (S$130M). EPS S$0.39, closing S$16.90 to S$17.00.
DBS (Hitting S$50 by Friday):
• Bull (40%): NIM 2.10%, 8% fee growth (S$80M). EPS S$0.95, hitting S$50.00.
• Base (50%): NIM 2.07%, 5% fee growth. EPS S$0.90, closing S$48.80 to S$49.50.
• Bear (10%): NIM 2.05%, 10% provisions (S$225M). EPS S$0.87, closing S$48.50.
🔮 Watchlist: Actionable triggers
For OCBC:
1. S$17.45 break: 2M+ shares confirm S$18.25, supporting S$17.80.
2. S$16.93 hold: A break on 2M shares risks S$16.50.
3. NIM: Above 2.00% drives S$17.50; below 1.98% caps at S$16.90.
4. Fees: 7%+ QoQ (S$50M) hits S$17.80; 5% holds at S$17.50.
5. MAS (30Jul25): Neutral stance boosts loan pricing, targeting S$17.50.
For DBS:
1. S$49.50 break: 2M+ shares push to S$50.
2. NIM: Above 2.10% hits S$50; below 2.05% holds at S$48.80.
3. Provisions: Flat at S$205M supports S$49.50; a 10% spike risks S$48.50.
🏁 Conclusion: My high-conviction Friday call
OCBC is my pick to close at S$17.50 on Friday, driven by its undervalued P/E, 17.2% CET1, and S$15M fee income boost from OCBC Securities. The S$17.45 breakout and low-volume pullback confirm underlying strength. Q3 buybacks could add S$0.20 in upside momentum. DBS has a tougher road, its 1.9x P/B and tariff exposure cap its potential unless NIM beats solidly. I’d buy OCBC at S$16.93 on 1.5M volume, targeting S$17.80, and wait for DBS at S$48.50.
📌 My Friday forecast: conviction meets precision
I expect OCBC to close at S$17.50 on Friday, based on macro support, capital strength, and earnings-linked momentum.
As for DBS: No, I don’t believe it will surpass S$50 by Friday, not without a material NIM beat or unexpected upside in fee income.
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📰 Sources: SGX company announcements, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Terminal data, DBS and OCBC investor relations, SGX derivatives open interest reports, MAS monetary policy statements, FactSet consensus estimates.
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$ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ $DBS(D05.SI)$ $Grab Holdings(GRAB)$ 🌟💥🏧⏳📈 Will OCBC break out or chill below? My SGX earnings call is locked 🔒💬
I’ve been exploring ways to diversify beyond the usual US tech plays and stumbled into Singapore’s top financial names, partly thanks to my long on $GRAB. I entered at $5.04 and it’s now sitting at $5.36 with unrealized gains of 6.29%, so I figured why not look deeper into the SGX space?
Next week’s earnings setup caught my eye, especially with OCBC and DBS both reporting. These are two of Singapore’s banking heavyweights, and just looking at their size, you can tell they don’t mess around:
🇸🇬 Top 10 SG Companies by Market Cap (27Jul25):
DBS Group: $109.25B
Sea Ltd: $93.78B
OCBC Bank: $60.39B
Singtel: $53.3B
UOB: $48.18B
Grab Holdings: $22.02B
Singapore Airlines: $22.51B
ST Engineering: $26.33B
Flex: $20.11B
Wilmar International: $14.72B
Among these, OCBC stood out for me. Technically, the price has been hugging that $17.30 to $17.45 range like it’s waiting for earnings to unlock the next move. With daily momentum indicators starting to pick up and volume pulling back into support, it feels like a shift is coming. The bank’s low short interest and strong buyback potential give me confidence the downside is limited unless EPS really disappoints.
Fundamentally, the valuation is still attractive. OCBC’s CET1 ratio is strong, and its dividend yield is one of the best among the banks on that list. I’m watching NIMs, fees, and provisions closely into earnings because those are the real price movers.
So here’s where I stand:
1. I think OCBC will close at SGD 18
2. No, I don’t think DBS will hit SGD 50
I’m not expecting DBS to rally hard unless they post a serious earnings beat and show signs of expanding margins or a solid uptick in fee income. Right now, it feels like they’re stuck in that $48.50 to $49.50 range unless something big changes on the macro front.
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OCBC’s holding that S$16.93 Fib like a champ, trading around S$17.30 with soft volume. Q2 earnings look good with S$0.41 EPS forecast, 2.00% NIM and S$30M fee income rebound. Market structure shows buyers ready if we clear S$17.45. Big players are loading up Dec S$18 calls.
DBS has no juice. Sitting under S$49.00 with flat RSI and tariff noise adding downside risk. Even strong earnings might not carry it through.
Locked in:
1. OCBC to close at S$18 (rounded)
2. DBS? That’s a no from me
Q 🧃
OCBC ($O39.SI) is vibing at S$17.30 and holding support at S$16.93 like a pro. Weak volume (1.4M shares, down 22% from average) tells me sellers aren’t serious. MACD’s flipping bullish, and Q2 EPS on Aug 1 should land at S$0.41. That includes 5% fee income growth (S$30M) and NIM steady at 2.00%. If S$17.45 breaks on 2M volume, $18.25 is next.
DBS ($D05.SI)? Still stuck under S$49.00 resistance with no real push. Even with a clean 2.10% NIM, macro headwinds and tariff risks make S$50 a stretch.
Calling it:
1. I think OCBC will close at S$18 (rounded from S$17.50)
2. No, I don’t think DBS will hit S$50
Q 🧃
No, I don’t believe DBS will surpass SGD 50.
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But with margin compression looming like a storm cloud, it is not just about numbers. It is more about its forward guidance. If DBS delivers a strong Q2 25 results on August 7 as well as a good guidance, then SGD 50 is certainly possible.
OCBC $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ recent surge to SGD 17.45 has been impressive but next week's earnings will be its moment of truth. Analysts peg the target price between SGD 14.40 and SGD 19.25. This suggests a modest upside but the real story lies in its ability to defend margins and show resilience in non interest income.
I expect DBS to close at SGD 50 next week and OCBC to close at SGD 18 following its earnings results.
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$ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ $DBS(D05.SI)$ $MSCI Singapore Index - main 2508(SGPmain)$ 🚨OCBC’s locking in S$17.50, DBS still capped below S$50 📉📈💸
I’m calling OCBC ($O39.SI) to close at S$17.50 next week. It’s holding S$17.30, just above S$16.93 support, which lines up with the 38.2% Fibonacci level from February’s S$17.45 high. The dip came on light volume: 1.4M shares, 22% under the 5-day average. That shows there’s no conviction from sellers right now.
I’m expecting solid results when earnings drop on 1 Aug. Analysts are forecasting S$0.41 EPS, stable 2.00% NIM, and up to S$50M in fee income from OCBC Securities. That’s enough to push through S$17.45 if volume exceeds 2M shares. Upside could stretch to S$17.80 or even S$18.25 if momentum picks up.
On the macro side, China’s 1.40% repo rate cut is still echoing through the system. With 20% of OCBC’s loan book in Greater China, even modest growth could drive a S$40M credit uplift. Plus, Singapore’s 3.1% inflation keeps the MAS in neutral. That helps bank margins stay stable and avoids policy shocks.
DBS ($D05.SI)? I’m saying No to a S$50 breakout. It’s stalled at S$48.60, with clear resistance at S$49.00 (the 61.8% Fib level). MACD is flattening out. RSI is hovering near 58. Daily volume hasn’t cleared 2.5M. Unless DBS delivers a major earnings surprise and lifts NIM to 2.10%, I don’t see the technical or macro setup to support a breakout. Tariff-related risks could even push S$30M in new provisions. That would keep the cap near S$48.80.
My answers:
1. I think OCBC will close at S$18 (rounded from S$17.50).
2. No, I don’t think DBS will surpass S$50.
I’m here to read price action, not chase hype. Momentum matters, and OCBC has it.
Q 🧃
1. I think OCBC will close at SGD 18.
2. No, I don’t think DBS will hit SGD 50.
OCBC’s capital return plan, dividend yield, and strong CET1 ratio give it the edge into earnings. DBS may deliver solid results, but upside looks capped without a material NIM beat or fee surge.
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OCBC seems to struggle below $18 at the current moment but will punch thru $18 to match DBS and UOB rises.
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至于星展（D05），昨天收在48.66，确实已经越来越接近50新元这个心理关口。从技术面来看，短期趋势偏强，5日均线持续上扬，加上近期市场对于高利差业务的预期没降温，如果这几天有大盘拉抬、或者DBS本身有回购或外资增持的消息，我觉得有机会短暂触及50块。不过是否能站稳，我自己是比较保守，觉得要看月底前的美股表现和新币汇率。总结来说，我会关注星展冲关表现，但不会追高进场。
2.是的，我认为DBS会超过50新币。
第一季度，華僑銀行的淨息差已經從2.15%下降到2.04%，環比下降11個基點。預計第二季度將進一步壓縮。
2) i dont think dbs will surpass $50
Yes, I think DBS will exceed $50