Grab Holdings (NasdaqGS:GRAB) Falls 13% Despite Sales Rising to US$2,797 Million

Grab Holdings (NasdaqGS:GRAB) reported its full-year 2024 earnings with sales rising to USD 2,797 million from the previous USD 2,359 million, and reduced its net loss significantly to USD 105 million. Despite positive financial strides, the company's share price fell 12.9% over the last week. This decline occurred even as Grab completed a share buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The broader market faced volatility, with major indexes like the Nasdaq dropping 4% amid heightened tariff concerns following announcements from the Trump administration. Inflation fears and potential economic recession exacerbated investor caution across various sectors, contributing to the overall market decline of 4.6%. This backdrop likely influenced GRAB's stock performance, as adverse market conditions often impact investor sentiment toward companies, despite positive internal developments. The company's future revenue guidance for 2025 may provide some hope for investors, pending broader economic stability and easing of tariff-induced apprehensions.

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Over the last three years, Grab Holdings has achieved a total return of 36.42%, indicating robust performance despite challenges in becoming profitable. This performance places Grab ahead of the US Transportation industry over the past year, which saw a return of −3.9%, and the US Market, which returned 12.1%. Key factors contributing to Grab's long-term performance include its progressive steps toward profitability, with losses reducing at a rate of 45.2% per year over the past five years.

Additionally, corporate actions such as share buybacks, with a total of 67.5 million shares repurchased for US$226.5 million, have played a significant role in supporting shareholder returns. Grab's forward-looking guidance, anticipating revenue growth above the US market rate, signals potential continued strength. Lastly, rumors of potential mergers, like the advanced discussions with PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk, highlight strategic considerations that may enhance future profitability and investor confidence.

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