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Inabata lifts profits, balance sheet and dividends despite slight sales dip

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  • Inabata delivered higher operating and ordinary profits despite slightly lower sales, boosting earnings per share and comprehensive income for fiscal 2026.
  • The company strengthened its balance sheet and cash position, raised its dividend and forecast modest profit growth for 2027, underscoring its focus on shareholder returns.
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Inabata lifts profits, balance sheet and dividends despite slight sales dip

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Inabata & Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8098) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Inabata & Co. reported fiscal year 2026 consolidated results showing net sales of ¥832.7 billion, down 0.6% year on year, while operating profit rose 1.3% to ¥26.2 billion and ordinary profit climbed 6.2% to ¥27.7 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 4.0% to ¥20.6 billion, with earnings per share improving to ¥384.84, supported by higher comprehensive income and contributions from equity-method affiliates.

Total assets expanded to ¥498.1 billion and net assets to ¥245.9 billion, lifting net assets per share to ¥4,416.83 and keeping the equity ratio around 47%, while cash and cash equivalents rose sharply to ¥72.7 billion on stronger operating cash flow. The company raised its annual dividend to ¥128 per share for FY2026 and plans a further increase to ¥143 for FY2027, and it forecasts FY2027 net sales of ¥890 billion and profit attributable to owners of ¥21 billion, signaling modest growth and continued emphasis on shareholder returns despite a projected dip in interim profitability.

More about Inabata & Co., Ltd.

Inabata & Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-listed trading company operating under Japanese GAAP, with diversified businesses spanning chemicals, plastics, electronics and related industrial solutions. The company focuses on global supply and distribution, leveraging its network to support manufacturing clients while maintaining a stable financial base and shareholder-focused capital policies.

Average Trading Volume: 96,757

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen197.6B

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