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Lintec Posts Softer Nine-Month Earnings but Lifts Annual Dividend Outlook

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  • Lintec’s nine-month sales and profit declined modestly, but its balance sheet remains strong and stable.
  • The company maintained guidance, foresees full-year profit growth, and plans a higher annual dividend.
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Lintec Posts Softer Nine-Month Earnings but Lifts Annual Dividend Outlook

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Lintec ( (JP:7966) ) has provided an update.

Lintec reported consolidated net sales of ¥236.8 billion for the nine months to December 31, 2025, down 0.9% year on year, with operating income slipping 3.3% to ¥19.8 billion and profit attributable to owners falling 13.3% to ¥14.0 billion. Despite softer earnings and a slight decline in total assets, the company maintained a strong equity ratio of 72.1%, kept its full-year forecast largely flat with modest profit growth expected, and signaled confidence through a planned annual dividend increase from ¥100 to ¥110 per share.

For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Lintec projects net sales of ¥317.0 billion, almost unchanged from the prior year, with operating income of ¥24.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of ¥18.0 billion, implying a 24.3% rise in full-year profit despite weaker interim results. The stable balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks reflected in lower average outstanding shares, and higher dividend outlook suggest the company is prioritizing shareholder returns while navigating a slowing revenue environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7966) stock is a Buy with a Yen5451.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lintec stock, see the JP:7966 Stock Forecast page.

More about Lintec

Lintec Corp. is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, specializing in adhesive-related products and materials. The company operates globally with a diversified portfolio that supports industrial and commercial applications, positioning it as a key player in niche materials markets.

Average Trading Volume: 173,396

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen346.9B

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