Kanro Posts Solid First Consolidated Results and Guides for Modest 2026 Growth

KANRO Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2216) ) has issued an announcement.

Kanro Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥34.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3.38 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, its first year of consolidated reporting. Profitability metrics were solid, with operating margin at 13.5%, return on equity at 17.8% and an equity ratio of 56.5%, supported by positive operating cash flow of ¥5.05 billion despite net cash outflows from investing and financing activities.

The company maintained a robust shareholder return policy, with FY2025 dividends totaling the equivalent of ¥96 per share on a pre-split basis and a consolidated payout ratio of 39.9%, while implementing a three-for-one stock split effective July 1, 2025. For FY2026, Kanro forecasts modest growth, guiding for a 5.0% rise in net sales to ¥36.5 billion and a 2.1% increase in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥3.45 billion, signaling expectations of steady but moderate earnings expansion.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2216) stock is a Hold with a Yen1454.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on KANRO Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:2216 Stock Forecast page.

More about KANRO Co., Ltd.

Kanro Inc. is a Japan-based confectionery manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, best known for its candy and sweets brands. The company focuses on the domestic Japanese market with a portfolio of sugar-based products and related snacks, and reports its results under Japanese GAAP on a consolidated basis.

Average Trading Volume: 166,049

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen59.62B

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