Vinpearl Shares Surge 20% to $5.9B Market Debut Vietnam

Shares of Vinpearl, the hospitality arm of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, surged 20% on their trading debut, reaching the maximum allowed price increase and giving the company a market valuation of approximately $5.9 billion. The IPO involved nearly 1.8 billion shares priced at 71,300 dong each, with Vingroup retaining an 85.5% stake and the remainder floated for investors, including potential foreign ones. Vinpearl's strong performance is supported by a 55% revenue increase and a 280% jump in net profit in 2024, driven by its extensive portfolio of 31 hotels, resorts, theme parks, golf courses, and entertainment complexes across Vietnam. This equity issue is part of Vingroup's broader strategy to strengthen its financial base and support the global expansion of its automotive unit, VinFast, which has recorded significant losses amid its aggressive growth. Analysts view the listing as a key move to diversify assets and attract new investment, especially foreign capital, as VinFast seeks to solidify its position in the electric vehicle market. Despite initial limited trading volume, market watchers expect increased activity as strategic investors enter, highlighting Vinpearl's potential as a stable revenue source within Vingroup's diversified portfolio.