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Kusuri No Aoki Posts Higher Nine-Month Earnings, Plans 40th Anniversary Dividend Boost

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  • Kusuri No Aoki delivered strong nine-month sales and profit growth, with revenue up 13.7% and net income rising 10.3% despite prior-year stock compensation effects.
  • The company raised its full-year dividend forecast to ¥56 per share, including a sizable 40th anniversary commemorative dividend, even as it guides for lower full-year profit margins.
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Kusuri No Aoki Posts Higher Nine-Month Earnings, Plans 40th Anniversary Dividend Boost

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KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. ( (JP:3549) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings reported consolidated net sales of ¥422.8 billion for the nine months ended February 20, 2026, up 13.7% year on year, with operating profit rising 7.4% and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 10.3%. Earnings growth came despite the absence of prior-year stock compensation expenses, while total assets expanded and the capital adequacy ratio declined as net assets decreased.

The company plans to raise its annual dividend for the fiscal year ending May 20, 2026 to ¥56 per share, including a large commemorative payout for its 40th anniversary, signaling a continued focus on shareholder returns. Full-year forecasts call for double-digit sales growth but lower profits versus the prior year when adjusted for special items, suggesting margin pressure ahead even as revenue momentum remains solid.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3549) stock is a Hold with a Yen4801.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. stock, see the JP:3549 Stock Forecast page.

More about KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese drugstore operator listed on the Tokyo Prime market, focusing on pharmaceuticals, daily necessities, and related retail services. The company targets domestic consumers with a growing store network and emphasizes stable earnings and shareholder returns through dividends in Japan’s competitive retail drug sector.

Average Trading Volume: 329,734

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen369.9B

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