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前三季上市公司稅前賺逾3兆! 航運等入列「3大慘業」

Listed Companies Earn Over 3 Trillion Before Tax in the First Three Quarters! Shipping and Others Join the "3 Major Struggling Industries"

Yahoo Finance | Local Language | News | Nov. 19, 2025 | UndeterminedOperating Results

In the first three quarters of 2025, Taiwan's listed companies and those on the First Listing achieved a combined pre-tax net profit of NT$3,386.3 billion, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Total operating revenue rose by 13.07% to NT$32,905.7 billion during the same timeframe, demonstrating strong operational resilience amid global uncertainty. Approximately 75% of listed companies were profitable, with 39% showing profit growth, notably in the semiconductor, computer and peripheral equipment, and electronics sectors, driven by AI-related demand.

However, the shipping, plastics, and cement industries experienced profit declines. Shipping was impacted by U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical risks, plastics suffered from supply-demand imbalances and tariffs, and the cement industry faced substantial losses due to a subsidiary’s financial issues. The Stock Exchange has urged investors to review companies’ financial reports and utilize available tools on the Market Observation Post System (MOPS) to assess financial and operational risks before trading.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange is advancing its goal to become the "Asia Nasdaq" by promoting the Asia Innovation Fundraising Platform and implementing liberalization measures. These include allowing Innovation Board stocks to be eligible for day trading from November 17, 2025, and introducing actively managed bond ETFs to diversify investment options. These steps aim to enhance market liquidity, attract institutional and retail investors, and strengthen Taiwan's position as a regional financial center.

Additionally, regulatory updates were provided, including the classification of 麗嬰房 (2911) securities to a changed trading method with sub-market call auction trading due to low net assets. Several companies like 正崴 (2392), 森崴能源 (6806), and 永崴投控 (3712) resumed trading after disclosing pertinent material information. The Financial Supervisory Commission will transition corporate governance evaluations to ESG evaluations starting in 2026 to align with sustainable development goals.

Market activity highlighted stocks such as Zhaohe (2485) and Daliang (3167) being placed on the Stock Exchange’s attention list due to substantial price increases and high turnover rates. The Taiwan Stock Exchange is also actively recruiting talent to support these market expansions and maintain competitiveness. The Innovation Board has been rebranded as “tibit” to emphasize its focus on six strategic industries: semiconductors, AI, smart manufacturing, green energy, smart healthcare, and unmanned vehicles, reinforcing Taiwan’s innovation-driven capital market development.

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