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The latest announcement is out from Sanyo Chemical Industries ( (JP:4471) ).
Sanyo Chemical Industries reported consolidated net sales of ¥127.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, down 10.1% year on year, but operating profit rose 18.6% to ¥10.0 billion and ordinary profit climbed 26.7% to ¥12.3 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 276.6% to ¥15.6 billion, boosting basic earnings per share to ¥706.89 and lifting return on equity to 10.6%, while comprehensive income expanded sharply and the equity ratio improved to 81.4% as total assets and net assets both increased.
Operating cash flow strengthened to ¥20.2 billion, leaving cash and cash equivalents at ¥34.4 billion at year-end, and the company maintained its annual dividend at ¥170 per share, implying a much lower payout ratio of 24.0% due to higher earnings. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Sanyo Chemical forecasts a recovery in net sales to ¥150.0 billion but expects flat operating profit and lower ordinary profit and net income, with earnings per share projected to fall to ¥406.85, even as it plans a modest dividend increase to ¥175 per share, signaling a more balanced approach between shareholder returns and retained earnings for future growth.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4471) stock is a Hold with a Yen4700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sanyo Chemical Industries stock, see the JP:4471 Stock Forecast page.
More about Sanyo Chemical Industries
Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. is a Japanese chemical manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company develops and supplies a wide range of chemical products and materials, serving diverse industrial applications in Japan and overseas, and positions itself as a value-added specialty chemicals player within the broader chemical sector.
Average Trading Volume: 61,150
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen113.2B
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