Hokuetsu Unveils 2030 Medium-term Plan with ¥150 Billion Investment and Sustainability Focus

The latest announcement is out from Hokuetsu Corporation ( (JP:3865) ).

Hokuetsu Corporation has unveiled its Medium-term Management Plan 2030, covering April 2026 to March 2030, targeting consolidated net sales of 350 billion yen, operating profit of 24 billion yen, profit attributable to owners of parent of 17 billion yen, ROE of 8.0%, and a net D/E ratio of 0.7 or lower by FY2029. The Group plans total investment of 150 billion yen across growth, maintenance, and strategic projects, aiming to accelerate a business portfolio shift through new business development, export expansion, and active M&A to secure sustainable growth.

The company will reinforce competitiveness by shoring up existing businesses and commercializing environmental initiatives, seeking profitability and stable production despite declining domestic demand for printing and communication paper. It also intends to leverage industry-leading environmental measures and CO2 reduction efforts to become a preferred partner in the paper sector, while integrating sustainability into management, promoting diversity and human rights, and strengthening corporate governance to enhance earnings power and corporate value.

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 Japanese paper manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under securities code 3865. The Hokuetsu Group focuses on printing and communication papers and related environmental businesses, with a growing emphasis on exports and sustainability as it adapts to a shrinking domestic paper market.

Average Trading Volume: 372,900

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen149.7B

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