Broker Name: Maybank Research Pte Ltd
Date of Report: January 25, 2026
Excerpt from Maybank Research Pte Ltd report:
- Report Summary:
- Competitive pressures in Shopee’s key markets (Brazil, Indonesia, Taiwan) are easing, with rivals raising fees and facing operational challenges, supporting Shopee’s outlook for margin improvements.
- Sea Ltd’s e-commerce business is expected to benefit from more rational competition, notably as TikTok Shop raises seller commission rates and Mercado Libre cuts shipping subsidies, while Coupang faces setbacks in Taiwan.
- Maybank forecasts strong financial momentum for Sea Ltd, with projected revenue and net profit growth through 2027, and reiterates its BUY rating with a target price of USD156.
- Sea’s diversified digital businesses, strong logistics, and improving margins position it well for sustained growth in ASEAN and Taiwan, despite macro and competitive risks.
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