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Hokuetsu Corporation ( (JP:3865) ) has provided an update.
Hokuetsu Corporation reported a challenging fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated net sales down 5.9% to ¥287.7 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent falling 53.0% to ¥7.3 billion, as operating profit dropped sharply and margins weakened. Despite lower earnings and a decline in equity ratio, the company generated positive operating cash flow, raised its annual dividend from ¥22 to ¥26 per share, completed a major reduction in treasury stock, and projected a recovery in sales for fiscal 2027, though with significantly lower profit levels and a temporary loss expected at the half-year mark.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3865) stock is a Hold with a Yen900.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuetsu Corporation stock, see the JP:3865 Stock Forecast page.
More about Hokuetsu Corporation
Hokuetsu Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating primarily in the paper and pulp industry with related businesses. The company focuses on producing paper and paper-related products and serves domestic and international markets where demand is sensitive to economic conditions and input costs.
Average Trading Volume: 372,900
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: Yen149.7B
Learn more about 3865 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.