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An update from CERES INC. ( (JP:3696) ) is now available.
CERES Inc. reported strong consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with net sales rising 23.9% year on year to ¥9.52 billion and operating profit more than doubling. Profit attributable to owners of the parent swung from a loss to ¥993 million, pushing basic earnings per share to ¥86.07 and underscoring a sharp recovery in profitability.
Total assets increased to ¥39.77 billion, while the equity ratio slipped slightly to 33.2%, suggesting moderate balance-sheet expansion alongside improved earnings. For the full year, the company projects net sales of ¥35.7 billion and operating profit of ¥2.8 billion, and plans to pay a total dividend of ¥60 per share after an ¥80 payout last year, signaling continued but slightly reduced shareholder returns.
More about CERES INC.
CERES Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in Japan’s digital and internet services sector, generating consolidated revenue primarily through online platforms and related businesses. The company focuses on expanding net sales and improving profitability while maintaining a strong equity base and returning cash to shareholders through dividends.
Average Trading Volume: 145,746
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: Yen17.22B
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