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Nippon Carbon Co ( (JP:5302) ) has shared an announcement.
Nippon Carbon reported flat fiscal 2025 net sales of ¥37.7 billion, but operating and ordinary profit fell about 24% year on year as margins contracted, even while profit attributable to owners of parent rose 18.4% to ¥4.83 billion and ROE improved to 9.1%. The balance sheet strengthened, with total assets and net assets both increasing and cash and cash equivalents rising to ¥15.0 billion, supported by robust operating cash flow.
The company kept its annual dividend at ¥200 per share for 2025, lowering the payout ratio to 45.8%, and plans the same dividend for 2026 despite forecasting an 8.7% decline in net sales and a 44.1% drop in profit attributable to owners of parent. This guidance implies pressure on profitability ahead, but also signals a strong commitment to shareholder returns, as management opts to maintain the dividend level in the face of projected earnings weakness.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5302) stock is a Buy with a Yen5365.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nippon Carbon Co stock, see the JP:5302 Stock Forecast page.
More about Nippon Carbon Co
Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the carbon materials industry, supplying specialized carbon products to industrial customers. The company focuses on value-added carbon solutions, and maintains a solid financial base with an equity ratio above 60%, positioning it as a relatively stable player in its niche market.
Average Trading Volume: 60,470
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen52.57B
Learn more about 5302 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.