4 Blue-Chip Stocks to Watch as the STI Hits Record Levels

However, some of its constituents are piggybacking off strong performances, while others find themselves at crucial crossroads.

Today, we shine the spotlight on four blue-chip stocks.

Share prices are as of 12 September 2025.

DBS: Can its Outperformance Continue?

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) is up 17.8% YTD.

The local bank reported solid results for second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025):

1. Total Income increased 5% year on year (YoY) to S$5.7 billion:
   1. Net Interest Income (NII) was up 2% YoY to S$3.6 billion (63.6% of Total Income) with the group’s net interest margin (NIM) coming in at 2.05%.
   2. Fee income increased 10.4% YoY to S$1.4 billion (24.3% of Total Income).
2. Dividend per share of S$0.75 declared for 2Q 2025 consisting of S$0.60 in ordinary dividends and S$0.15 in capital return dividends:
   1. Compared to a year ago, its ordinary dividend increased by 11%.
   2. DBS also guided towards an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 or a

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