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KeePer Technical Laboratory Lifts Earnings Outlook and Dividend on Strong Nine-Month Profit

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  • Nine-month sales rose modestly but profit more than doubled, strengthening KeePer’s balance sheet.
  • KeePer plans higher full-year earnings and a 100-yen dividend, signaling confidence in returns.
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KeePer Technical Laboratory Lifts Earnings Outlook and Dividend on Strong Nine-Month Profit

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An announcement from KeePer Technical Laboratory Co.Ltd. ( (JP:6036) ) is now available.

KeePer Technical Laboratory reported non-consolidated net sales of ¥18.25 billion for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, up 5.9% year on year, while operating profit fell 20.3% to ¥4.28 billion and ordinary profit declined 19.9% to ¥4.29 billion. Despite weaker operating margins, profit surged 108.5% to ¥7.63 billion, boosting basic earnings per share to ¥279.64, as total assets climbed to ¥32.02 billion and the equity ratio improved to 74.9%, underscoring a strengthened balance sheet and solid financial position.

The company plans an annual dividend of ¥100 per share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, including a ¥40 third-quarter payout and a projected ¥60 year-end dividend, up from ¥60 in the prior year. For the full year, it forecasts net sales of ¥26.3 billion and profit of ¥9.34 billion, implying continued top-line growth and a near doubling of earnings, which signals confidence in its earnings power and shareholder return policy despite recent pressure on operating profits.

More about KeePer Technical Laboratory Co.Ltd.

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges. It operates in the automotive services sector, focusing on car coating and related maintenance services, and has built a strong domestic customer base for its specialized car care solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 145,356

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen74.23B

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