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Kyoei Steel Lifts Profit Outlook Despite Lower Sales in Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter

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Kyoei Steel Lifts Profit Outlook Despite Lower Sales in Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter

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Kyoei Steel Ltd. ( (JP:5440) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Kyoei Steel reported consolidated net sales of ¥232.7 billion for the nine months to 31 December 2025, down 3.2% year on year, while operating profit jumped 38.6% to ¥13.4 billion and ordinary profit rose 28.0% to ¥12.7 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 13.1% to ¥7.9 billion, reflecting weaker bottom-line performance despite improved profitability at the operating level. The company’s financial position remained solid, with total assets of ¥354.7 billion and an equity ratio of 57.8%, and it kept its dividend plan intact at a projected annual ¥90 per share for fiscal 2026. Kyoei Steel revised its full-year forecast, now guiding for slightly lower net sales of ¥317.0 billion but higher operating profit of ¥17.0 billion and a modest increase in ordinary profit, suggesting an emphasis on profitability over growth and signaling to shareholders that earnings quality and balance-sheet stability are being prioritized amid a challenging demand environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5440) stock is a Buy with a Yen2788.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kyoei Steel Ltd. stock, see the JP:5440 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kyoei Steel Ltd.

Kyoei Steel Ltd. is a Japan-based steel manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating under Japanese GAAP. The company focuses on producing and selling steel products, with a business portfolio that includes domestic and overseas operations, and it targets construction and industrial demand for its steel materials.

Average Trading Volume: 69,530

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen113.7B

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