Chudenko Lifts Profits on Strong Margins, Confirms Higher Dividend Despite Lower Net Income

CHUDENKO ( (JP:1941) ) just unveiled an update.

For the nine months ended 31 December 2025, Chudenko reported net sales of ¥149.6 billion, down 2.5% year on year, but achieved an 18.7% rise in operating profit to ¥17.6 billion and a 14.5% increase in ordinary profit to ¥18.5 billion, supported by improved margins, while profit attributable to owners of parent declined 18.2% to ¥12.3 billion and earnings per share fell to ¥226.78. The company’s financial position remained solid with total assets of ¥303.3 billion, net assets of ¥241.6 billion and an equity ratio of 78.6%, and management is maintaining a shareholder‑friendly stance with plans to raise the full‑year dividend to ¥130 per share; for the full fiscal year to March 2026, Chudenko forecasts a 4.6% increase in net sales to ¥232.0 billion and higher operating and ordinary profits, even as it guides for a 19.1% decline in full‑year net profit, suggesting ongoing investment or cost factors that may weigh on bottom‑line earnings despite operational strength.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1941) stock is a Buy with a Yen5341.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on CHUDENKO stock, see the JP:1941 Stock Forecast page.

More about CHUDENKO

Chudenko Corporation is a Tokyo-listed Japanese company operating under securities code 1941, engaged in the construction and engineering sector, with activities typically centered on electrical, telecommunications, and related infrastructure works that support industrial and urban development. The company serves a broad domestic market base and is positioned as a stable mid-sized player with a strong equity base and conservative financial management, as reflected in its high equity-to-asset ratio and steady dividend policy.

Average Trading Volume: 84,116

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen254.1B

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