KeePer Technical Lab Faces March Sales Dip but Signals Resilient Demand and Capacity for Rebound

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co.Ltd. ( (JP:6036) ) has shared an update.

KeePer Technical Laboratory reported that total sales in March 2026 fell 4.9% year on year to ¥2.13 billion, as its KeePer LABO B-to-C segment and KeePer Products B-to-B segment both recorded declines amid macro headwinds and a tough comparison with last year’s pre–price hike surge. In the LABO business, sales dropped 3.8% despite opening one directly operated and two franchise stores, with existing store sales pressured by one fewer trading day, deferred new car deliveries linked to Japan’s auto tax reform, and fuel price volatility tied to tensions in Iran, although northern Japan outperformed and the new Heat Shield KeePer Film showed early traction.

In the products segment, sales fell 6.0%, as PRO SHOP aftermarket demand slumped on higher fuel prices and a reactionary drop from last year’s rush orders ahead of price revisions, while new car dealer sales grew 12.3% on continued strength in OEM-adopted EX KeePer offerings. Management characterized underlying demand as intact, viewing the declines as largely timing- and environment-driven and emphasizing that labor capacity and store footprint are positioned to capture expected peak-season demand from April, which may support a rebound once tax changes and delivery delays normalize.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6036) stock is a Buy with a Yen3412.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on KeePer Technical Laboratory Co.Ltd. stock, see the JP:6036 Stock Forecast page.

More about KeePer Technical Laboratory Co.Ltd.

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co., Ltd. operates in the automotive aftercare industry, providing car-coating services through its KeePer LABO retail network and supplying coating products and related services to gas stations, PRO SHOPs, and automobile dealers. The company targets both retail consumers with B-to-C services and corporate partners in the aftermarket and new car dealer channels, including OEM options adopted by brands such as Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo.

Average Trading Volume: 140,823

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen83.48B

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