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The latest announcement is out from Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. ( (JP:8032) ).
Japan Pulp & Paper reported consolidated revenue of ¥442.9 billion for the nine months to Dec. 31, 2025, up 9.2% year on year, but saw profitability deteriorate as operating profit fell 33.6% to ¥7.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent dropped 27.2% to ¥5.1 billion. Earnings per share declined in tandem, and the equity ratio slipped to 32.6% as net assets eased, underscoring pressure on margins despite top-line growth.
The company maintained its full-year forecast, projecting a sharp year-on-year decline in profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥4.0 billion and lower operating and ordinary profits, signaling continued headwinds for earnings. Dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, remains unchanged at a planned total of ¥34 per share post-stock-split basis, indicating a commitment to shareholder returns even as profitability weakens and market conditions stay challenging.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8032) stock is a Hold with a Yen1265.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. stock, see the JP:8032 Stock Forecast page.
More about Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.
Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based trading and distribution group focused on pulp, paper, and related products, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company operates across the paper value chain, handling procurement, processing, and sales for domestic and overseas markets, and positions itself as a key intermediary in the broader paper and packaging industry.
Average Trading Volume: 296,500
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen129.1B
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