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Eiken Chemical Posts Strong Profit Surge, Lifts Dividend and Confirms Full-Year Outlook

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  • Eiken Chemical posted modest sales growth but a sharp profit surge and stronger earnings per share.
  • The company kept its full-year forecast and plans a higher annual dividend, signaling confidence in performance.
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Eiken Chemical Posts Strong Profit Surge, Lifts Dividend and Confirms Full-Year Outlook

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An update from Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4549) ) is now available.

Eiken Chemical reported consolidated net sales of ¥31.38 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 2.4% year on year, with operating profit rising 5.5% to ¥2.78 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 75.8% to ¥3.72 billion, supported in part by a lower share count that also lifted basic earnings per share to ¥112.94. The company’s equity ratio improved to 72.5% and net assets per share increased, while it maintained its full-year forecast for FY2025 (ending March 31, 2026), targeting 4.1% sales growth and a 69.2% rise in full-year profit attributable to owners of parent, and plans to raise the annual dividend to ¥58 per share, signaling confidence in earnings resilience and a continued commitment to shareholder returns despite a projected decline in ordinary profit.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4549) stock is a Hold with a Yen2306.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:4549 Stock Forecast page.

More about Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based medical diagnostics manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, specializing in clinical testing reagents and related diagnostic equipment for hospitals and laboratories. The company focuses on supplying diagnostic solutions in domestic and overseas markets, positioning itself as a key player in the healthcare testing and in-vitro diagnostics sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 85,722

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen79.68B

For a thorough assessment of 4549 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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