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The latest announcement is out from Nippon Carbon Co ( (JP:5302) ).
Nippon Carbon reported first-quarter 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥8.86 billion, up 11.3% year on year, but operating profit fell 17.9% to ¥1.06 billion and profit attributable to owners dropped 28.6% to ¥481 million, as margins came under pressure despite higher revenues. Total assets declined slightly to ¥83.60 billion while the equity ratio improved to 64.1%, and earnings per share decreased to ¥43.58 compared with the prior-year period.
The company maintained its dividend stance, having paid a total of ¥200 per share for fiscal 2025 and forecasting the same level for 2026, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns despite profit compression. For the full year 2026, Nippon Carbon projects net sales of ¥41.0 billion, up 8.7%, but expects significant declines in operating profit and net income, highlighting a challenging earnings environment that may weigh on profitability even as top-line growth continues.
More about Nippon Carbon Co
Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-listed manufacturer in the carbon materials industry, supplying carbon and graphite products for industrial applications. The company focuses on niche, high-performance materials, positioning itself as a specialist player in markets that demand advanced carbon solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 60,351
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen52.62B
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