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Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ( (JP:5232) ) just unveiled an update.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement reported consolidated net sales of ¥164.3 billion for the nine months to December 31, 2025, down 1.1% year on year, while operating profit jumped 29.0% to ¥8.5 billion and ordinary profit rose 36.4% to ¥9.3 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent slipped 6.4% to ¥6.3 billion, but comprehensive income more than doubled, and the equity ratio remained solid at 52.6%, underscoring improved profitability despite slightly weaker sales.
The company kept its dividend plan unchanged, paying ¥60 per share at mid-year and projecting a full-year total of ¥120, matching the previous fiscal year. It also maintained its full-year forecast, targeting ¥225.2 billion in net sales and a 49.7% surge in operating profit to ¥14.0 billion, signaling confidence in earnings momentum and continued shareholder returns despite a modest decline in equity and a lower share count due to treasury share activity.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5232) stock is a Hold with a Yen4583.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co stock, see the JP:5232 Stock Forecast page.
More about Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd. is a Japanese cement and building materials manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 5232. The company focuses on cement and related products, serving construction and infrastructure demand in Japan and overseas, and operates diversified businesses that contribute to stable earnings in a cyclical industry.
Average Trading Volume: 149,226
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen139B
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