ITO EN Posts Higher Sales but Swings to Loss and Cuts Profit Outlook While Lifting Dividend

ITO EN ( (JP:2593) ) has issued an update.

ITO EN reported consolidated net sales of ¥379.5 billion for the nine months ended January 31, 2026, up 5.1% year on year, but operating and ordinary income fell 10.3% and 5.8%, respectively, resulting in a small net loss attributable to owners of the parent and negative earnings per share. The balance sheet remained solid with a shareholders’ equity ratio of just above 50%, and while profit guidance for the full year points to a sharp decline in earnings, the company plans to raise its annual dividend on common stock to ¥48 per share, signaling a continued commitment to shareholder returns despite profit pressure.

For the full fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, ITO EN forecasts net sales of ¥495 billion, a 4.7% increase, but expects operating income to drop 12.9% and profit attributable to owners of the parent to plunge 92.9% to ¥1 billion, underscoring ongoing margin and cost challenges. The company has not revised its earnings or dividend forecasts, and maintains that its capital structure and equity base remain relatively stable, which may reassure investors regarding its financial resilience even as profitability weakens.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2593) stock is a Hold with a Yen3056.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ITO EN stock, see the JP:2593 Stock Forecast page.

More about ITO EN

ITO EN, Ltd. is a Japan-based beverage company best known for its tea and ready-to-drink beverages, with a strong presence in the domestic soft drink market. The company focuses on expanding sales of its tea and related beverage products while maintaining stable shareholder returns through a consistent dividend policy.

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