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Lecip Profit Slumps on Flat Sales but Forecasts Earnings Rebound and Maintains Dividend

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  • Lecip’s nine-month sales slipped slightly as profits fell sharply, with EPS declining on weaker margins.
  • Despite lower forecast sales, Lecip projects a strong profit rebound and plans to maintain shareholder dividends.
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Lecip Profit Slumps on Flat Sales but Forecasts Earnings Rebound and Maintains Dividend

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The latest announcement is out from Lecip Holdings Corporation ( (JP:7213) ).

Lecip Holdings reported consolidated net sales of ¥15.46 billion for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, down 1.8% year on year, as operating profit fell 56.0% to ¥790 million and ordinary profit declined 52.1% to ¥952 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent dropped 27.7% to ¥900 million, while earnings per share slid to ¥58.39, reflecting weaker profitability despite broadly stable revenues.

The company’s financial position remained solid, with total assets of ¥20.29 billion and an equity ratio improving to 52.9%, pushing net assets per share up to ¥694.22. For the full year ending March 31, 2026, Lecip forecasts a 7.4% decline in net sales to ¥24.0 billion but expects operating and ordinary profit to rebound by about 69%, and plans a fiscal-year-end dividend of ¥13.50 per share, signaling confidence in earnings recovery and continued shareholder returns despite near-term headwinds.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7213) stock is a Hold with a Yen474.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lecip Holdings Corporation stock, see the JP:7213 Stock Forecast page.

More about Lecip Holdings Corporation

Lecip Holdings Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges, operating under Japanese GAAP. The company focuses on producing electronic equipment and systems, with its business concentrated in industrial and transportation-related solutions for domestic and overseas markets.

Average Trading Volume: 19,031

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen6.6B

See more data about 7213 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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