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The latest announcement is out from Hokuto Corporation ( (JP:1379) ).
Hokuto Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥85.9 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 3.4% year on year, with operating profit rising 6.1% to ¥7.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 57.8% to ¥7.0 billion. Earnings per share increased to ¥223.84, return on equity improved to 11.5%, and the equity ratio climbed to 57.1% as total assets and net assets both expanded.
The company is raising its annual dividend to ¥55 per share for fiscal 2026 from ¥50 a year earlier and plans a further increase to a forecast ¥62 for fiscal 2027, underscoring a stronger focus on shareholder returns. For the year to March 2027, Hokuto forecasts modest sales growth to ¥88.1 billion but expects ordinary profit to decline 6.6% and profit attributable to owners of parent to fall 25.1%, signaling margin pressure or higher costs ahead despite continued top-line gains.
More about Hokuto Corporation
Hokuto Corporation is a Tokyo-listed food company best known for producing and selling mushrooms and related agricultural products. Operating mainly in Japan, it focuses on stable, large-scale cultivation and distribution, positioning itself as a key supplier in the fresh produce segment with a growing emphasis on profitability and shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 97,893
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen59.09B
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