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Belc Posts Higher Sales but Flat Profits, Affirms Dividend and Full-Year Outlook

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  • Belc lifted nine‑month sales but saw operating and net profits remain essentially flat as rising costs weighed on margins.
  • The retailer strengthened its balance sheet, kept its dividend forecast at ¥124 per share, and reaffirmed stable full‑year earnings guidance.
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Belc Posts Higher Sales but Flat Profits, Affirms Dividend and Full-Year Outlook

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BELC Co., Ltd. ( (JP:9974) ) has provided an announcement.

Belc Co., Ltd. reported consolidated operating income of ¥315.7 billion for the nine months ended November 30, 2025, up 10.5% year on year, while operating profit edged down 0.7% to ¥12.5 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent was flat at ¥8.6 billion, indicating that higher sales were largely offset by cost and margin pressures. Total assets rose to ¥221.8 billion and net assets to ¥115.9 billion, though the equity ratio slipped to 52.2%, and the company maintained its dividend policy with a planned full-year payout of ¥124 per share and left its full-year 2025/26 earnings forecast unchanged, signaling stable but modest profit growth expectations and a continued commitment to shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9974) stock is a Buy with a Yen8193.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BELC Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:9974 Stock Forecast page.

More about BELC Co., Ltd.

Belc Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based retailer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates supermarkets and related retail formats. The company generates its revenue primarily from operating income derived from store operations, targeting domestic consumers in its trading areas across Japan.

Average Trading Volume: 23,400

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen157.3B

Learn more about 9974 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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