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Nippon Paper ( (JP:3863) ) has issued an update.
Nippon Paper Industries reported consolidated net sales of ¥889.5 billion for the nine months to 31 December 2025, essentially flat year on year, but achieved a 35.5% rise in operating profit to ¥15.0 billion and a sharp recovery in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥7.8 billion, lifting basic earnings per share to ¥67.13. The balance sheet remained relatively stable with total assets of ¥1.74 trillion and an equity ratio of 27.9%, while the company maintained its dividend policy, having paid no interim dividend in the prior fiscal year but planning total dividends of ¥15 per share for the year ending March 31, 2026, and left its full-year forecast unchanged, targeting modest sales growth and over 50% profit growth, signaling continued earnings recovery and a more shareholder‑friendly stance.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3863) stock is a Hold with a Yen1158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nippon Paper stock, see the JP:3863 Stock Forecast page.
More about Nippon Paper
Nippon Paper Industries is a major Japanese pulp and paper manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, producing paper, paperboard and related products for domestic and overseas markets. The group operates multiple businesses across printing and communication paper, packaging, household and industrial materials, and leverages its extensive production base and forestry resources to serve a broad range of industrial and consumer demand for paper and paper-related materials.
Average Trading Volume: 439,691
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen137.4B
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