HC Surgical Specialists' (SGX:1B1) profit before tax rose 17% during the fiscal first half ended Nov. 30, 2025 to SG$4.5 million from SG$3.8 million a year earlier, according to a Tuesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.
Shares of the provider of medical services were up nearly 6% in Wednesday trading.
Earnings per share rose to SG$0.0259 compared with SG$0.022 in the comparable period.
Revenue on the other hand, declined 1.6% year over year to SG$9.8 million from SG$9.9 million, mainly due to the decrease in grants.
The company declared an interim dividend of SG$0.009 per share for the period, up from SG$0.008 a year earlier. The dividend will be paid on March 13.