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An update from DIC ( (JP:4631) ) is now available.
DIC Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales rising 7.8% year on year to ¥282.5 billion and operating income surging 87.7% to ¥24.5 billion, while net income attributable to owners jumped 214.7% to ¥19.2 billion, driving basic earnings per share to ¥202.71. Total assets increased modestly to ¥1.30 trillion and the shareholders’ equity ratio remained at 37.0%, and the company left its 2026 full-year forecast unchanged, targeting ¥1.1 trillion in sales and ¥33.0 billion in net income, alongside a planned reduction in annual dividends from ¥200 to ¥140 per share, which signals a more cautious capital return stance despite the earnings rebound.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4631) stock is a Hold with a Yen3700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DIC stock, see the JP:4631 Stock Forecast page.
More about DIC
DIC Corporation is a Tokyo-listed chemical manufacturer specializing in printing inks, polymers, and color materials for packaging, publications, and industrial applications. The group operates globally, supplying functional materials and solutions to a broad range of downstream industries and maintains a solid financial base with a stable shareholders’ equity ratio.
Average Trading Volume: 487,561
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen350.1B
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