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Hisamitsu Posts Modest Sales Growth, Withdraws Forecast as MBO and Delisting Loom

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  • Hisamitsu’s nine-month sales edged higher but profits fell, signaling margin pressure despite modest growth.
  • The company raised its interim dividend, scrapped the year-end payout, withdrew guidance, and prepares for MBO-driven delisting.
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Hisamitsu Posts Modest Sales Growth, Withdraws Forecast as MBO and Delisting Loom

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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ( (JP:4530) ) has provided an announcement.

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical reported consolidated net sales of ¥114.5 billion for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, up 2.9% year on year, while operating profit fell 4.6% to ¥12.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent declined 13.0% to ¥11.9 billion, reflecting profit margin pressure despite modest revenue growth. The company’s shareholders’ equity ratio remained high at 78.5%, but net assets declined compared with the end of the previous fiscal year, and it increased the interim dividend to ¥60 per share for FY2026, including a commemorative element tied to the 90th anniversary of SALONPAS®; at the same time, Hisamitsu withdrew its full-year earnings forecast and revised its dividend plan to eliminate the year-end payout in connection with a management buyout and tender offer that is expected to lead to the delisting of its shares, marking a major shift for existing shareholders and public-market stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4530) stock is a Buy with a Yen4677.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock, see the JP:4530 Stock Forecast page.

More about Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. is a Japan-based pharmaceutical company listed on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and Fukuoka exchanges, best known globally for its SALONPAS® topical analgesic patches. The company focuses on prescription and over-the-counter transdermal products and related pharmaceuticals, serving both domestic and overseas markets.

Average Trading Volume: 183,552

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen328.3B

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