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Pigeon Corporation ( (JP:7956) ) has issued an announcement.
Pigeon Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥27.7 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up 9.8% year on year, with operating and ordinary income rising more than 14%, while net income attributable to owners of the parent dipped 0.9% to ¥2.31 billion and earnings per share edged down to ¥19.31. The company’s equity ratio remained solid at 74.3% despite a slight decline in total assets and net assets, and it maintained its full-year forecast for modest growth in sales and profits along with an unchanged annual dividend outlook of ¥76 per share, signaling stable financial management for shareholders amid steady operating improvement.
For the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, Pigeon continues to project 4% growth in net sales to ¥113.5 billion and a 5.6% rise in operating income to ¥13.9 billion, with net income expected to increase 6.7% to ¥9.14 billion. The decision not to revise earnings or dividend forecasts, combined with no changes in consolidation scope or accounting policies, underscores management’s confidence in the business trajectory and provides predictability for investors despite a marginal first-quarter dip in bottom-line profit.
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 Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company focused on the baby and child care products sector. The group develops and sells items such as nursing bottles, toiletries and related childcare goods, with operations centered on Japan and key overseas markets, positioning it as a leading brand in the global parenting and infant-care industry.
Average Trading Volume: 964,899
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen208.4B
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