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MERF Swings to Strong Profit in First Quarter as Earnings Recovery Takes Hold

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  • MERF delivered higher profits despite slightly lower sales, sharply boosting earnings per share.
  • The company’s assets and equity increased, dividend guidance was maintained, and full-year forecasts were left unchanged, signaling confidence in recovery.
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MERF Swings to Strong Profit in First Quarter as Earnings Recovery Takes Hold

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Kurotani Corporation ( (JP:3168) ) has provided an update.

MERF Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥21.1 billion for the three months ended November 30, 2025, down 1.2% year on year, but achieved a sharp turnaround in profitability with operating profit rising to ¥737 million and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing to ¥407 million, compared with ¥32 million a year earlier, boosting basic earnings per share to ¥28.80. The company’s financial position remained solid, with total assets increasing to ¥27.1 billion and equity rising to ¥9.55 billion, while it maintained its annual dividend forecast of ¥20 per share and left full-year 2026 earnings guidance unchanged, signaling confidence in sustained profit recovery despite modest top-line growth expectations.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3168) stock is a Hold with a Yen651.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kurotani Corporation stock, see the JP:3168 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kurotani Corporation

MERF Inc. is a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 3168. While the specific business segment is not described in the release, the company operates on a consolidated basis and pays regular dividends, indicating a stable, ongoing presence in its market.

Average Trading Volume: 24,472

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen9.67B

For an in-depth examination of 3168 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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