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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Singapore SMID Equities Outlook 2026: Market Reforms, Top Picks & Growth Themes for Investors 1

Broker: OCBC Group Research
Date of Report: 10 April 2026

Excerpt from OCBC Group Research report.

Report Summary

  • Actionable BUY Calls & Target Prices:
    • Boustead Singapore Ltd (BOCS SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD2.45
    • CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD1.37
    • China Aviation Oil (CAO SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD2.48
    • Hong Leong Asia Ltd (HLA SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD4.20
    • Info-Tech Systems Integrators (ITSL SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD1.30
    • Nordic Group Ltd (NRD SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD0.60
    • OUE REIT (OUEREIT SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD0.40
    • Parkway Life REIT (PREIT SP): BUY, Target Price: SGD4.83
    • Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (SERT SP): BUY, Target Price: EUR1.88
  • Key Themes:
    • Singapore equity market reforms (EQDP, tax incentives, and improved liquidity) are driving a positive re-rating of small/mid-cap (SMID) stocks, with a focus on value unlocking and income generation.
    • Investors are advised to focus on SMID stocks with strong capital allocation, shareholder engagement, and alignment with Singapore’s structural growth (AI, defence, digitalisation).
    • Market reforms and deployment of EQDP funds are expected to continue supporting liquidity, narrowing risk premiums, and supporting valuation re-ratings for selected SMID names.
  • Highlights & Implications:
    • All nine highlighted stocks are rated BUY, with potential upsides ranging from 11% to 44% based on fair value estimates.
    • Info-Tech Systems Integrators (ITSL SP) and Nordic Group Ltd (NRD SP) are specifically showcased for their strong earnings growth and positive technical outlooks.
    • Policy support, capital recycling, higher dividend payouts, and improved investor engagement are expected to act as catalysts for further re-rating of SMID stocks.
    • Investors seeking actionable opportunities may consider accumulating the preferred SMID picks, focusing on both value and income, with clear upside potential from current levels.

Above is an excerpt from a report by OCBC Group Research. Clients of OCBC Group Research can be the first to access the full report from the OCBC Group Research website: https://www.ocbc.com/group/research

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