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SK Kaken Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits, Keeps Dividend Outlook Steady

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  • SK Kaken’s nine-month sales rose modestly, but profits declined while its financial position stayed solid.
  • The company forecasts slight full-year growth, maintains dividend guidance and streamlines its consolidation scope.
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SK Kaken Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits, Keeps Dividend Outlook Steady

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An update from SK Kaken Co ( (JP:4628) ) is now available.

SK Kaken reported consolidated net sales of ¥83.57 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 2.0% year on year, but saw declines in profitability, with operating profit down 5.2% and profit attributable to owners of parent down 4.2%. Despite the profit dip, the balance sheet remains strong, with total assets of ¥199.15 billion and an equity-to-asset ratio of 85.6%, while the company maintained its dividend stance, forecasting an unchanged annual dividend of ¥120 per share.

For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, SK Kaken projects modest growth, guiding for net sales of ¥109 billion and a slight increase in profits, with basic earnings per share expected at ¥800.58. The company also reported a minor change in its consolidation scope by excluding SIKOKUKAKEN (LANGFANG) CO., LTD., signaling a streamlining of its group structure while keeping earnings and dividend forecasts intact.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4628) stock is a Hold with a Yen12472.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SK Kaken Co stock, see the JP:4628 Stock Forecast page.

More about SK Kaken Co

SK Kaken Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 4628, operates in Japan’s chemical and materials sector, focusing on paints, coatings and related construction materials. The company targets domestic and overseas building and industrial markets, providing finishing and protective solutions for infrastructure, housing and commercial facilities.

Average Trading Volume: 4,058

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen173.5B

For detailed information about 4628 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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