Nichiban Posts Profit Decline Despite Higher Sales and Cuts Earnings Outlook

Nichiban Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4218) ) just unveiled an update.

Nichiban Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥37.75 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, a modest 1.0% year-on-year increase, while operating profit fell 25.1% to ¥1.76 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent declined 24.2% to ¥1.27 billion. Despite weaker earnings, the balance sheet remained solid with total assets of ¥68.09 billion and an equity-to-asset ratio of 64.3%, and the company confirmed a higher full-year dividend forecast of ¥40 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Nichiban now forecasts net sales of ¥50.0 billion, up 1.1% from the previous year, but expects operating profit to drop 15.0% to ¥2.20 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent to fall 28.6% to ¥1.40 billion. The downward revision in profit outlook indicates margin pressure and weaker profitability despite slight top-line growth, signaling a more challenging earnings environment for shareholders and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4218) stock is a Hold with a Yen2101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nichiban Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:4218 Stock Forecast page.

More about Nichiban Co., Ltd.

Nichiban Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates under Japanese GAAP. The company is primarily engaged in adhesive-related products and related materials, serving both domestic and overseas markets with a focus on stable, long-term earnings and shareholder returns, including regular dividend payments.

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