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Shochiku Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook on Strong Box Office and Theatre Performance

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  • Shochiku lifted its consolidated profit forecasts as strong box office and Kabukiza theatre demand boosted earnings.
  • Non-consolidated profit outlook improved despite lower sales, supported by high-margin broadcasting rights and theatres.
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Shochiku Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook on Strong Box Office and Theatre Performance

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Shochiku Co., Ltd. ( (JP:9601) ) has shared an update.

Shochiku has revised upward its consolidated full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026, keeping net sales unchanged at ¥97 billion but lifting operating profit by 27.9% to ¥5.5 billion, ordinary profit to ¥5.7 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥5.0 billion, reflecting robust box office performance in its motion picture operations and continued strength at the Kabukiza-led theatre business. On a non-consolidated basis, the company now expects slightly lower net sales of ¥55.1 billion but higher profits, with ordinary profit and net profit forecast to rise to ¥3.5 billion and ¥3.2 billion, respectively, driven by strong theatre demand and high-margin broadcasting rights sales, marking a sharp turnaround from last year’s losses and underscoring an improving earnings structure across its core entertainment segments.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9601) stock is a Hold with a Yen12632.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shochiku Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:9601 Stock Forecast page.

More about Shochiku Co., Ltd.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. is a Japanese entertainment company listed on the TSE Prime, SSE, and FSE, engaged primarily in the motion picture and theatre businesses. Its portfolio includes film production and distribution as well as operation of theatres, notably the Kabukiza Theatre, positioning the group as a key player in Japan’s traditional and contemporary performing arts and cinema markets.

Average Trading Volume: 44,206

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen162.5B

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