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Hikari Tsushin, Inc. ( (JP:9435) ) has shared an update.
Hikari Tsushin reported consolidated revenue of ¥542.5 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 8.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 2.2% to ¥88.5 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent climbing 9.6% to ¥112.7 billion. Total assets expanded to ¥2.72 trillion and the equity ratio improved to 41.7%, signaling a strengthened balance sheet and solid profitability despite a moderation in operating profit growth.
The company raised its full-year earnings and dividend forecasts, now projecting revenue of ¥760 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥120 billion for the year ending March 31, 2026, alongside a planned total annual dividend of ¥746 per share. The higher payout and continued profit growth underline management’s confidence in cash generation and capital efficiency, supported by share buybacks that reduced the average number of shares outstanding and potentially enhance shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9435) stock is a Buy with a Yen47841.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hikari Tsushin, Inc. stock, see the JP:9435 Stock Forecast page.
More about Hikari Tsushin, Inc.
Hikari Tsushin, Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates under IFRS and is engaged in diversified telecommunications-related and investment businesses. The company generates revenue from a broad portfolio of communication services, agency operations and equity holdings, positioning it as a sizeable player in Japan’s information and communication services market.
Average Trading Volume: 83,648
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen1918.4B
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