GULF Q1/69 Profit up 43%, Fuels 1,000 MW Data Center Push for AI

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Gulf Energy Development (GULF) reported a robust 43% surge in first-quarter 2026 net profit, largely driven by its energy business and stakes in AIS, as it aggressively expands into the data center sector to capitalize on the AI boom.

•GULF's Q1/69 revenue increased by 21% to 39,041 million baht, with its core profit growing 43% to 9,326 million baht.
•The company saw significant growth in its natural gas and renewable energy segments, including substantial gains from overseas projects.
•GULF is investing heavily in data centers, aiming for over 1,000 MW of capacity within 3-5 years to support the AI era.
•The company maintains a revenue growth forecast of 10-15% for the full year 2026, supported by new power projects coming online.

Overview

•GULF reported Q1/69 core profit of 9,326 million baht, a 43% increase from 6,506 million baht in Q1/68.
•GULF's total revenue in Q1/69 reached 39,041 million baht, up 21% from 32,344 million baht in Q1/68.
•GULF's Q1/69 net profit attributable to parent reached 9,117 million baht, an increase of 39% from 6,564 million baht.
•GULF recognized core profit from AIS of 4,461 million baht in Q1/69, a 35% increase from 3,314 million baht in Q1/68.
•GULF has a revenue growth forecast of 10-15% for 2026, due to new capacity coming online.
•GULF plans to open 700 MW of new power projects in 2026, including solar and waste-to-energy.
•GULF plans to expand its data center capacity to over 1,000 MW within 3-5 years.
•GULF aims to invest in renewable energy projects to support Thailand's net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target.

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Gulf Energy Development(GULF)ℹ️

A Thai energy company that reported strong Q1/69 financial results and is investing in data centers.

Gulf Development Public Company Limited(กัลฟ์ ดีเวลลอปเมนท์ จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

The full registered name of Gulf Energy Development (GULF).

Advanced Info Service(AIS)ℹ️

A telecommunications company in which GULF holds a stake, contributing significantly to GULF's Q1/69 earnings.

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand(กฟผ.)ℹ️

The state-owned utility to which GULF sells electricity from its power plants.

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Yupphin Wangwiwat(นางสาวยุพาพิน วังวิวัฒน์)

Chief Financial Officer of GULF, providing statements on the company's financial outlook and growth plans.