8I Holdings Limited (ASX:8IH) has reported a profit before income tax of S$2.2 million for the half-year ended 30 September 2026, compared with S$1.3 million in the first half of FY2026, according to the company's FY2027 Interim Report released to the exchange.

Key Points

  • Profit before income tax of S$2.2 million for the half-year ended 30 September 2026, up from S$1.3 million in the prior corresponding period
  • Investment income of S$2.9 million, compared with S$2.3 million in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, representing an increase of approximately 24%
  • Other losses declined to S$0.1 million from S$0.4 million in the previous corresponding period
  • Amount due to a financial institution fully repaid by 30 September 2026, compared with S$1.8 million outstanding at 31 March 2026

Investment Income and Profit Performance for Half-Year to September 2026

8I Holdings recorded investment income of S$2.9 million for the six months ended 30 September 2026, compared with S$2.3 million in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, representing an increase of approximately 24%. The filing states the improvement was driven primarily by favourable performance across the Group's investment portfolio, particularly its exposure to U.S. equities and technology-related investments. Other losses declined to S$0.1 million from S$0.4 million in the prior corresponding period, contributing to the reported profit before income tax result of S$2.2 million.

Short-Term Leverage Deployed and Repaid During the Period

According to the filing, 8I Holdings utilised short-term leverage following a significant market correction in March 2026 to supplement available cash resources and increase investment exposure. The company said leverage was used as an opportunistic capital management tool rather than as a permanent increase in the Group's risk profile. The Group closely monitored market conditions, liquidity and portfolio exposure, moving to repay borrowings when investment gains and available cash allowed. By 30 September 2026, the amount due to the financial institution had been fully repaid, compared with S$1.8 million outstanding at 31 March 2026.

Second Half FY2027 Investment Mandate and Capital Allocation Focus

The filing states that as 8I Holdings enters the second half of FY2027, the Group remains focused as a proprietary investment company, with its investment mandate centred on generating long-term capital appreciation through disciplined capital allocation, active portfolio management and prudent risk management. The Group said it will continue to focus on investments where underlying growth prospects and fundamentals justify prevailing market valuations, while maintaining sufficient liquidity to respond to changing market conditions. The filing also states the Group may continue to utilise limited and short-term leverage to enhance its ability to act during identified opportunities where appropriate.