tiprankstipranks
Trending News
More News >
Advertisement
Advertisement

Maruwa Posts Softer Nine-Month Earnings but Maintains Strong Balance Sheet and Dividend Hike

Story Highlights
  • Maruwa’s nine-month sales and profits declined modestly, easing from last year’s strong growth.
  • The company’s equity ratio remains high and it upheld earnings and dividend forecasts for FY2026.
  • Looking for the best stocks to buy? Follow the recommendations of top-performing analysts.
Maruwa Posts Softer Nine-Month Earnings but Maintains Strong Balance Sheet and Dividend Hike

Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium

Maruwa Co ( (JP:5344) ) has provided an announcement.

Maruwa Co., Ltd. reported a slight 1.7% decline in consolidated net sales to ¥52.2 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with operating profit down 13.2% and profit attributable to owners of parent falling 11.7% year on year, reflecting a cooling from the strong growth recorded in the previous fiscal period. Despite weaker earnings and lower basic earnings per share, the company’s financial position remains robust, with total assets rising to ¥152.7 billion and an equity ratio improving to 92.2%, and it reaffirmed its full-year forecast of ¥75.1 billion in sales and ¥27.0 billion in operating profit along with a higher annual dividend payout, signaling continued confidence in its balance sheet strength and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5344) stock is a Buy with a Yen52880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Maruwa Co stock, see the JP:5344 Stock Forecast page.

More about Maruwa Co

Maruwa Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges, operating primarily in industrial materials such as ceramics and related components. The company serves a broad range of electronics and industrial sectors, leveraging high-value-added products to support applications that require reliability and advanced material technologies.

Average Trading Volume: 167,718

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen587.8B

See more data about 5344 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1