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Kitz ( (JP:6498) ) has issued an update.
Kitz Corporation reported a 2.7% rise in net sales to ¥176.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, with operating profit up 8.7% and ordinary profit up 5.2%, even as profit attributable to owners of parent slipped 3.0%. The company strengthened its balance sheet, with total assets climbing to ¥184.3 billion, an equity ratio of 64.1%, and steady operating cash flow despite lower cash and cash equivalents at year-end.
Shareholders are set to benefit from a higher annual dividend, increased to ¥53 per share for fiscal 2025 from ¥46 a year earlier, lifting the payout ratio to just over 40%. For fiscal 2026, Kitz forecasts double-digit growth in net sales to ¥195 billion and a 10.8% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥12.7 billion, signaling confidence in sustained earnings expansion and a continued emphasis on shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6498) stock is a Buy with a Yen2359.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kitz stock, see the JP:6498 Stock Forecast page.
More about Kitz
Kitz Corporation is a Japanese industrial manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that specializes in valves and fluid control products. The company serves infrastructure, industrial, and construction markets, supplying components essential for piping systems and broader fluid management applications in Japan and overseas.
Average Trading Volume: 300,550
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen190.5B
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