Today's Thai stock market spotlight is on telecom giant ADVANC (Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited), whose stock price surged without hesitation, continuously hitting new highs. The market closed today at 361 baht, up 2 baht or 0.56% from the previous close.
ADVANC has now become the top stock by daily trading value, as investors bought shares speculating on strong 2025 earnings. Tonight, the company announced a striking 37% increase in net profit, totaling 47.886 billion baht.
The price chart clearly shows that ADVANC's momentum is not just a signal; the stock price has steadily climbed since late last year and accelerated significantly in early 2026.
The latest closing price today was 361 baht, up 2 baht or 0.56% from the previous close, marking a new all-time high. This brings the company's market capitalization to over 1,067.741 billion baht.
The excitement today extends beyond price gains to heavy investment inflows. Ranking among the top 10 by trading value, ADVANC led the list, surpassing popular stocks like DELTA and PTT, as well as industry peer TRUE. The market closed with a trading value (AOM) of 4.499 billion baht.
Data from the Stock Exchange of Thailand as of 3 Feb 2026 GMT+7.
Why the buying frenzy? The key event is the earnings announcement, which many analysts had unanimously predicted would be strong. Before the announcement, data from the Association of Investment Analysts showed 10 brokerages giving a “buy” recommendation with an average target price of 355.73 baht per share.
Recently, ADVANC reported its 2025 results to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, showing a net profit of 47.886 billion baht, up 37% from the previous year. Normalized profit was 46.020 billion baht, increasing 32%, while total revenue rose to 226.264 billion baht, up 5.9%.
Revenue from core services grew strongly above company expectations, reaching 173.316 billion baht, up 6.7%, reflecting stable financial status and improved profitability.
Additionally, cost management was efficient, with profit growth driven by increased revenues across main businesses, especially mobile services, which grew 5.8% due to rising data and 5G usage, with 17.9 million users (38% of the customer base). Broadband internet revenue also rose 9.6% from more customers and bundled service sales.
A key profit driver was cost control, particularly the expiration of the 2100MHz network connection contract with NT, which significantly reduced depreciation and network expenses, combined with a one-time tax benefit this year.
The company also announced dividends: the board approved a regular dividend of 15.30 baht per share and a special dividend of 19 baht per share. This special dividend reflects strong and flexible cash flow following investment plan reviews, demonstrating the company’s commitment to shareholder returns.
For 2026, management targets 3-5% growth in core service revenue and 2-4% growth in EBITDA, with planned investments of 30-35 billion baht. The Virtual Bank business is set to launch within the year, representing a joint venture to create new revenue streams.
Additionally, Mr. Prathana Leelapanang has been appointed as CEO, succeeding Mr. Somchai Lertsutiwong upon his retirement, which is expected to drive new organizational strategies.
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