when it comes blue-chip investmentsSometimes the market tells you exactly what it’s worth – you just have to listen. Three in March 2026 Straits Times Index (SGX:^STI) constituents emerged as the best performers of the month: Sembcorp Industries (SGX:U96), singapore exchange (SGX:S68), and Wilmar International (SGX:F34). On the surface, they couldn’t be more different – an energy giant, an exchange operator, and an agribusiness conglomerate. But look at their latest results, and a common thread emerges: All three saw meaningful improvements in cash generation, resulting in higher support. dividends. For dividend investors, this is the kind of signal to pay attention to.
Sembcorp Industries: From cash burn to cash flow
Sembcorp’s FY2025 headline numbers looked very weak at first glance. Revenue fell 10% year-on-year (YoY) to S$5.8 billion due to lower power offtake, weak pool prices and the absence of its divested waste management business. Net profit fell 3% to S$984 million….
