Shinko Shoji Profit Falls on Lower Sales but Forecasts Margin Recovery for FY2025

An announcement from Shinko Shoji Co ( (JP:8141) ) is now available.

Shinko Shoji reported a sharp year-on-year decline in performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, with net sales down 24.2% to ¥70.4 billion, operating profit down 53.8% to ¥779 million, ordinary profit down 38.8% to ¥1.06 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent down 19.3% to ¥839 million, though comprehensive income improved 25.1% to ¥2.22 billion. Despite the earnings deterioration, the company’s financial position remained solid, with total assets rising to ¥83.6 billion, equity at ¥52.2 billion and an equity ratio of 62.5%, and it maintained its dividend policy, having already paid a ¥6.00 interim dividend and forecasting a full-year total of ¥12.50 per share. For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Shinko Shoji left its guidance unchanged, projecting a further decline in net sales but a recovery in profitability, with operating profit expected to grow 56.8% and profit attributable to owners of parent up 44.5% year on year, indicating management’s expectation of improving margins despite a softer top line.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8141) stock is a Hold with a Yen1039.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shinko Shoji Co stock, see the JP:8141 Stock Forecast page.

More about Shinko Shoji Co

Shinko Shoji Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based trading company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates under Japanese GAAP. While this disclosure focuses on financial performance rather than operations, the company primarily engages in consolidated activities typical of a diversified trading house, with earnings driven by its domestic and overseas sales and related services.

Average Trading Volume: 82,900

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen31.61B

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