First Juken Lifts Profit Despite Lower Sales, Keeps Dividend Outlook Steady

First Juken Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8917) ) has shared an announcement.

First Juken reported consolidated net sales of ¥7.61 billion for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, down 15.3% year on year, but improved profitability with operating profit up 19.4% to ¥490 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 36.7% to ¥258 million. Earnings per share increased to ¥18.56, while the equity ratio strengthened to 66.5%, indicating a solid financial base despite weaker top-line performance.

The company plans to maintain its annual dividend at ¥43.00 per share for the year ending October 31, 2026, signaling confidence in cash generation and shareholder returns. For the full fiscal year, it forecasts modest sales growth to ¥43.4 billion and increases in operating and ordinary profit, suggesting a focus on margin management and stable expansion in a challenging housing market environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8917) stock is a Hold with a Yen1328.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on First Juken Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:8917 Stock Forecast page.

More about First Juken Co., Ltd.

First Juken Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-listed company in Japan’s real estate and housing sector, focusing on residential property development and related services. The company targets the domestic housing market and serves homebuyers through the planning, construction and sale of homes, positioning itself as a mid-sized player in Japan’s urban residential segment.

Average Trading Volume: 22,638

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen17.09B

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