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Horiba Lifts 2026 Outlook on Strong Q1 and Global Expansion

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  • Horiba posted double-digit Q1 sales growth and higher profits, maintaining a solid balance sheet.
  • The company raised full-year forecasts and dividend plans, adding new India and Australia units to drive growth.
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Horiba Lifts 2026 Outlook on Strong Q1 and Global Expansion

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An announcement from Horiba ( (JP:6856) ) is now available.

Horiba reported strong results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 17.6% year-on-year to ¥84.5 billion and net income attributable to shareholders increasing 6.7% to ¥8.7 billion, while maintaining a solid equity ratio of 67.2%. The group raised its full-year 2026 forecasts, now projecting 12% growth in net sales and a 30.8% jump in net income, alongside a planned increase in annual dividends to ¥490 per share, supported by the consolidation of new subsidiaries in India and Australia and signaling confidence in earnings momentum.

Horiba also announced that two companies, Pristine Deeptech in India and Horiba Australia, were newly added to the scope of consolidation, which is expected to reinforce its presence in high-growth regions and deepen its technology base. The stronger outlook, higher dividend forecast, and stable financial position highlight management’s commitment to shareholder returns while investing in global expansion and operational resilience.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6856) stock is a Buy with a Yen25000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Horiba stock, see the JP:6856 Stock Forecast page.

More about Horiba

Horiba Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in analytical and measurement instruments, serving sectors such as automotive, environmental, medical, semiconductor, and scientific research. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and continues to expand its global footprint through subsidiaries in key markets including India and Australia.

Average Trading Volume: 198,482

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen1011.2B

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