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The latest announcement is out from Pigeon Corporation ( (JP:7956) ).
Pigeon Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥27.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, a 9.8% year-on-year increase, with operating income up 14.1% to ¥3.6 billion and ordinary income up 15.0% to ¥3.7 billion. Despite this top-line and operating growth, net income attributable to owners of the parent edged down 0.9% to ¥2.3 billion, while total assets and equity ratios remained broadly stable.
The company maintained its full-year 2026 forecast, projecting net sales of ¥113.5 billion and a 6.7% rise in net income to ¥9.14 billion, and left its dividend outlook unchanged at a total annual payout of ¥76 per share. The steady earnings guidance and reaffirmed dividend policy signal management’s confidence in ongoing profit generation and balance sheet strength, offering visibility for shareholders and income-focused investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7956) stock is a Buy with a Yen1950.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pigeon Corporation stock, see the JP:7956 Stock Forecast page.
More about Pigeon Corporation
Pigeon Corporation is a Japan-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operating in the childcare and baby products industry. It develops and sells items such as nursing, feeding, and related care products, with a strong focus on global family and infant care markets.
Average Trading Volume: 964,899
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen208.4B
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