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LITALICO Posts Strong Nine-Month Earnings and Lifts Payout as Portfolio Realignment Continues

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  • LITALICO delivered strong nine-month growth, with sales and profits rising sharply from continuing operations.
  • The company projects higher full-year earnings, raises its dividend, and adds a major U.S. behavioral services subsidiary.
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LITALICO Posts Strong Nine-Month Earnings and Lifts Payout as Portfolio Realignment Continues

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An announcement from LITALICO Inc. ( (JP:7366) ) is now available.

LITALICO Inc. reported robust consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with net sales from continuing operations rising 19.1% year-on-year to ¥28.2 billion and operating profit jumping 57.5% to ¥3.18 billion. Quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 21.6% to ¥1.68 billion, while basic earnings per share improved to ¥47.49, supported by both business growth and a revised scope of continuing operations after the disposal of three subsidiaries. Total assets expanded to ¥39.6 billion, although the equity ratio declined to 34.6%, reflecting balance sheet changes including a sharp increase in treasury shares. For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company forecasts net sales of ¥36.5 billion, operating profit of ¥4.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2.5 billion, alongside a planned annual dividend of ¥11 per share, underscoring confidence in earnings growth and shareholder returns. The inclusion of Residential Behavior Management Center of Nebraska, LLC as a new significant subsidiary indicates continued strategic moves in its service portfolio and potential expansion in overseas behavioral support services.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7366) stock is a Hold with a Yen1289.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on LITALICO Inc. stock, see the JP:7366 Stock Forecast page.

More about LITALICO Inc.

LITALICO Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Ticker: 7366), operates under IFRS and provides services in fields such as education, welfare and related support, with operations in Japan and overseas. The company has recently streamlined its portfolio by selling three subsidiaries, and has added Residential Behavior Management Center of Nebraska, LLC as a significant consolidated subsidiary, signaling ongoing portfolio realignment and selective overseas expansion.

Average Trading Volume: 141,340

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen46.85B

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