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An announcement from Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4362) ) is now available.
Nippon Fine Chemical reported fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥33.8 billion, down 5.2% year on year, but lifted operating profit 9.1% to ¥5.3 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent 14.4% to ¥4.4 billion. Profitability improved, with operating margin rising to 15.8% of net sales and return on equity edging up to 8.9%, while comprehensive income more than doubled.
The company strengthened its financial base as total assets climbed to ¥65.4 billion and equity per share increased to ¥2,369.46, despite a slight dip in the equity ratio to 78.5%. Reflecting higher earnings, the annual dividend was raised from ¥74 to ¥98 per share for fiscal 2026, and management projects further growth in fiscal 2027, guiding for a 10.7% rise in net sales and a 17.4% gain in bottom-line profit, alongside another dividend increase to ¥104 per share.
More about Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company produces fine chemicals used in diverse applications and targets industrial customers seeking high-value-added, performance-oriented chemical products.
Average Trading Volume: 58,916
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: Yen52.01B
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