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Iwatani Posts Higher Sales but Profit Decline; Confirms Dividend Outlook

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  • Iwatani grew nine-month sales but saw operating and ordinary profit fall, while net profit and EPS held roughly flat.
  • The company strengthened its balance sheet and kept its full-year dividend forecast, even as it projects weaker profitability ahead.
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Iwatani Posts Higher Sales but Profit Decline; Confirms Dividend Outlook

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Iwatani Corporation ( (JP:8088) ) has issued an update.

Iwatani Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥641.1 billion for the nine months to December 31, 2025, up 2.7% year on year, while operating profit fell 24.4% to ¥20.5 billion and ordinary profit declined 21.0% to ¥29.5 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent edged up 0.9% to ¥26.8 billion, and basic earnings per share rose slightly to ¥116.32, supported by higher comprehensive income and a stronger equity base.

Total assets increased to ¥903.0 billion and the capital adequacy ratio improved to 45.5%, reflecting a solid financial position despite weaker profitability. The company kept its full-year dividend forecast unchanged at ¥47 per share and revised its earnings outlook, projecting modest 0.6% net sales growth but double-digit declines in operating and ordinary profit, underscoring margin pressure even as shareholder returns remain stable.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8088) stock is a Hold with a Yen2101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Iwatani Corporation stock, see the JP:8088 Stock Forecast page.

More about Iwatani Corporation

Iwatani Corporation is a Japan-based industrial gases and energy company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It focuses on LP gas, industrial gases, and related equipment and services, with growing activities in advanced materials and energy-related businesses in domestic and overseas markets.

Average Trading Volume: 886,638

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen453.6B

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