Kyodo Public Relations Lifts Profit 64% and Plans Higher Dividend on Strong 2025 Results

Kyodo Public Relations Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2436) ) has issued an announcement.

Kyodo Public Relations reported strong results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net sales rising 16.8% year on year to ¥8.55 billion and operating profit climbing 21.2% to ¥1.30 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 64.1% to ¥863 million, lifting basic earnings per share to ¥98.96 and pushing the equity-to-asset ratio up to 62.9%, supported by robust operating cash flow and an expanded net asset base.

The company increased its annual dividend from ¥12.00 to ¥14.00 per share for 2025 and plans a further hike to ¥16.00 in 2026, while keeping a conservative payout ratio. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, Kyodo Public Relations forecasts continued growth, targeting ¥10.0 billion in net sales and ¥1.6 billion in operating profit, implying double-digit top-line and profit expansion, which underscores management’s confidence in sustained demand for its PR and communications services and a stable return to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2436) stock is a Hold with a Yen1119.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kyodo Public Relations Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:2436 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kyodo Public Relations Co., Ltd.

Kyodo Public Relations Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based public relations firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, providing communications and PR consulting services to corporate clients. The company focuses on integrated communication strategies, media relations and related advisory offerings for domestic and international businesses seeking to strengthen their market presence and stakeholder engagement.

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