rab Holdings (GRAB US) 1Q looks solid; Fuel a key watchpoint for rest of 2026 Solid 1Q; intact thesis and attractive valuation
We expect Grab to deliver a resilient 1Q26 (report due 4 May), with GMV up 20% YoY, revenue up 18% YoY and adjusted EBITDA up 44% YoY to USD153m - c.6% ahead of the street.
While 2Q could see some pressure from fuel-price inflation, our broader thesis is intact.
Grab is chugging along well in a rational competitive environment, is on the right side of the AI equation (limited risk of AI disintermediation in on-demand services while AI creates opportunities in the fintech space), and remains a potential beneficiary of AV adoption.
Trading at <10x 2027 EV/EBITDA, valuations are at a 20% discount to Uber while adj. EBITDA CAGR at 42% is almost double that of Uber.
We see the 26% YTD correction as a buying opportunity.
We retain our USD6.48 TP based on a SOTP valuation.
Source: Maybank
https://mkefactsettd.maybank-ke.com/PDFS/525894.pdf
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