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Hirata ( (JP:6258) ) has issued an announcement.
Hirata reported consolidated net sales of ¥69.1 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, a 10.9% year-on-year increase, with operating profit surging 45.3% to ¥6.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 60.0% to ¥4.7 billion. Earnings per share rose to ¥153.69, while total assets expanded to ¥144.3 billion and the equity ratio dipped to 50.1%, reflecting business growth alongside a modest rise in financial leverage.
The company maintained a conservative dividend stance in the interim, paying no first or second quarter dividends but forecasting a year-end dividend of ¥65 per share after a 3-for-1 stock split. For the full year ending March 31, 2026, Hirata projects net sales of ¥96.0 billion and a 19.3% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥5.7 billion, signaling continued earnings momentum that underpins its position in the factory automation market and offers improving returns to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6258) stock is a Buy with a Yen3323.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hirata stock, see the JP:6258 Stock Forecast page.
More about Hirata
Hirata Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates in the industrial equipment and systems sector, providing factory automation solutions and related engineering services. The company targets automotive, electronics and other manufacturing industries that require advanced production lines, with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity for global customers.
Average Trading Volume: 291,967
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen93.38B
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