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Furukawa Posts Higher Sales and Ordinary Profit but Cuts Full-Year Earnings Outlook

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  • Furukawa increased nine-month sales and profits, though net income fell sharply year on year overall.
  • The company raised its full-year dividend forecast but projects lower annual earnings despite higher sales guidance.
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Furukawa Posts Higher Sales and Ordinary Profit but Cuts Full-Year Earnings Outlook

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Furukawa Co., Ltd. ( (JP:5715) ) has issued an announcement.

Furukawa Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥149.97 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 2.6% year on year, with operating profit rising 18.3% to ¥7.61 billion and ordinary profit jumping 53.1% to ¥9.76 billion. Despite these gains, profit attributable to owners of parent fell 29.2% to ¥9.66 billion, while comprehensive income more than tripled, and total assets and equity increased, though the equity ratio edged down to 49.7%.

The company maintained an interim dividend of ¥30 per share and raised its full-year dividend forecast to ¥80, signaling a stronger shareholder return policy alongside revised full-year guidance. For the year ending March 31, 2026, Furukawa now projects net sales of ¥206.2 billion and ordinary profit of ¥10.9 billion, but expects operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent to decline versus the prior year, indicating ongoing earnings pressure even as the balance sheet and cash returns remain robust.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5715) stock is a Buy with a Yen5636.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Furukawa Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:5715 Stock Forecast page.

More about Furukawa Co., Ltd.

Furukawa Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 5715, operates under Japanese GAAP and reports consolidated results across its group businesses. The company, led by President and Representative Director Minoru Nakatogawa, maintains a significant asset base and equity position, with an equity-to-asset ratio around 50%, underscoring a relatively solid financial structure and capital base.

YTD Price Performance: 32.64%

Average Trading Volume: 839,696

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen184.9B

Find detailed analytics on 5715 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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