PETALING JAYA: Hap Seng Plantations Bhd is heading into the final stretch of the year with analysts forecasting a notably stronger performance, underpinned by surging fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production and an expected easing in operating costs.

Research houses CIMB Research and Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB Research) both maintained positive views on the Sabah-based planter, with the former expecting the plantation group to post strong results for the fourth quarter of this year (4Q25).