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Nippon Denko Co., Ltd. ( (JP:5563) ) has shared an announcement.
Nippon Denko reported consolidated net sales of ¥19.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, essentially flat year on year, while operating profit nearly doubled to ¥2.0 billion and ordinary profit surged to ¥1.1 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose sharply to ¥561 million, boosting basic earnings per share to ¥4.50 and lifting total assets to ¥98.5 billion, though the equity ratio eased slightly to 72.8%.
The company maintained its dividend policy and plans to raise the annual dividend for the year ending December 31, 2026 to ¥13.00 per share, up from ¥12.00, following the end of its 100th anniversary commemorative payout. It also upgraded its full-year outlook, forecasting a 3.5% rise in net sales to ¥80.0 billion and a steep increase in ordinary profit to ¥7.0 billion, signaling improved profitability and a stronger earnings base for shareholders despite management’s caution that actual results may differ from projections.
More about Nippon Denko Co., Ltd.
Nippon Denko Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 5563, operates in the industrial materials and chemicals sector. The company manufactures ferroalloys and related products used in steelmaking and other heavy industries, serving both domestic and overseas markets with a focus on stable earnings and shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 959,685
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen62.65B
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