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F.C.C. Maintains Sales but Cuts Profit Outlook and Dividend After Strong Prior Year

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  • F.C.C. posted flat nine-month revenue but lower profits, reflecting margin pressure.
  • The company strengthened its equity base but cut earnings and dividend forecasts for FY2026.
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F.C.C. Maintains Sales but Cuts Profit Outlook and Dividend After Strong Prior Year

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F.C.C.Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7296) ) has issued an announcement.

F.C.C. Co., Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of ¥190.6 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, a slight 0.5% year-on-year increase, while operating profit fell 11.4% to ¥13.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent declined 7.4% to ¥12.2 billion, indicating pressure on margins despite broadly stable sales. The company’s equity position strengthened, with total assets rising to ¥256.8 billion and the equity ratio improving to 76.8%, and it confirmed a reduced but still substantial annual dividend forecast of ¥134 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, following the prior year’s higher payout that included commemorative dividends; at the same time, F.C.C. revised its full-year forecast downward, now expecting slight declines in revenue and operating profit and a near 20% drop in profit attributable to owners, signaling a more cautious earnings outlook for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7296) stock is a Buy with a Yen3876.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on F.C.C.Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7296 Stock Forecast page.

More about F.C.C.Co., Ltd.

F.C.C. Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 7296, operates in the automotive components industry, where it is best known as a global manufacturer of clutches and related drivetrain parts for motorcycles, automobiles and other vehicles. The company’s business is closely tied to trends in global vehicle production and aftermarket demand, and its financial performance reflects cyclical conditions in the broader mobility market.

Average Trading Volume: 108,456

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen182.1B

For detailed information about 7296 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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