Q3’s 10 best-performing STI stocks in terms of total returns

The companies seeing higher-than-average returns include CDL, UOL and DBS Group

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The Straits Times Index has kept steady in the third quarter. The benchmark index has jumped about 14 per cent so far in 2025 and analysts are still positive on its outlook. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

(KUA CHEE SIONG)

The Straits Times Index (STI) has kept steady in the third quarter of 2025 — particularly with new measures by the Government to revive the stock market.

The benchmark index has jumped about 14 per cent so far in 2025, with analysts still positive on its outlook.

A range of companies within the STI continued to see higher-than-average returns. These include property developer City Developments, technology solutions provider Venture Corporation and telco giant Singtel.

For Q3, these STI constituents took the top 10 spots in terms of total returns.

The company recorded the highest total returns - at 47.7 per cent, according to Bloomberg data.

Founded in 1956, it has a market capitalisation of about $13.3 billion. Its shipbuilding and marine engineering manufacturing arms are its main business, while its shipping leasing, trade logistics and real estate segments are its supplement.

The group posted record earnings of 4.2 billion yuan (S$760 million) for the first half ended June 30 - a 36.7 per cent rise from 3.1 billion yuan for the same period a year prior.

The dividend yield stands at 3.7 per cent.

On Sept 27, the company said that three of its subsidiaries had cancelled contracts valued at about US$180 million (S$232 million) with an unnamed party.

This was due to allegations that the buyer’s sole shareholder was involved in a scheme to circumvent US sanctions laws and regulations.

CDL is next in line, with its total returns for the third quarter at 33.5 per cent. Its market capitalisation stands at $6.3 billion, with a dividend yield of 1.2 per cent.