NPR-RIKEN Lifts Profit Outlook and Dividend Despite Lower Sales

NPR-RIKEN CORPORATION ( (JP:6209) ) has provided an update.

NPR-RIKEN reported consolidated net sales of ¥121.36 billion for the nine months to December 31, 2025, down 5% year on year, but achieved operating profit of ¥9.87 billion and ordinary profit of ¥13.51 billion, rising 6.1% and 14.4% respectively, with profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 41.1% to ¥10.62 billion. Earnings per share climbed to ¥395.05, net assets increased to ¥160.82 billion with an equity ratio of 68.3%, and the company raised its full-year dividend forecast to ¥165 per share alongside an upward revision to full-year profit guidance, signaling stronger profitability and enhanced shareholder returns despite softer top-line growth.

For the full year ending March 31, 2026, the company now projects net sales of ¥160 billion, down 6.1% from the prior year, but expects ordinary profit to edge up 2.2% to ¥15 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent to surge 25.6% to ¥11 billion, implying further EPS gains to ¥409.06. The improved earnings outlook, coupled with the dividend increase and a modest rise in equity and reduced treasury share balance, underscores management’s confidence in profit resilience, more efficient capital use, and an ongoing commitment to shareholder-friendly policies in a challenging demand environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6209) stock is a Buy with a Yen4427.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NPR-RIKEN CORPORATION stock, see the JP:6209 Stock Forecast page.

More about NPR-RIKEN CORPORATION

NPR-RIKEN CORPORATION is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed manufacturer operating under Japanese GAAP, with consolidated operations reflected across automotive and industrial components markets. The company focuses on generating stable earnings growth and shareholder returns, as shown by its capital structure, equity ratio above 68%, and a consistent dividend policy aligned with profit trends.

Average Trading Volume: 67,333

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen105.8B

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