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NIPPON GAS Co ( (JP:8174) ) has provided an update.
Nippon Gas reported solid results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 4.2% to ¥208.48 billion and operating income climbing 14.7% to ¥21.28 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent jumped 28.3% to ¥14.82 billion, boosting basic earnings per share to ¥136.69 and lifting comprehensive income by 69.1% amid improved profitability.
The company generated steady operating cash flow of ¥28.19 billion while reducing cash outflows for investing and financing activities, leaving cash and equivalents at ¥23.79 billion at year-end. Nippon Gas raised its annual dividend to ¥103 per share for FY2026 and plans a further increase to ¥110 in FY2027, even as it forecasts a modest decline in FY2027 earnings and incorporates two newly consolidated subsidiaries, signaling continued shareholder returns alongside a slightly cautious earnings outlook.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8174) stock is a Buy with a Yen3650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NIPPON GAS Co stock, see the JP:8174 Stock Forecast page.
More about NIPPON GAS Co
NIPPON GAS CO., LTD. is a Japanese energy company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates under Japanese GAAP. The group’s core business centers on the sale and distribution of gas and related energy services to households and businesses, positioning it within Japan’s broader utilities and energy supply sector.
Average Trading Volume: 312,671
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen316.6B
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