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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4008) ) has provided an update.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals has raised its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing a weaker yen, lower raw material and fuel costs, and higher sales volumes of water-soluble polymers. The company now expects net sales of ¥148 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥7 billion, both above previous guidance and last year’s levels, implying a substantial improvement in profitability.
Reflecting the stronger outlook, the board also approved an increase in the year-end dividend forecast from ¥100 to ¥120 per share, lifting the projected annual dividend for FY2025 to ¥220 per share including the interim payout. This move underscores management’s confidence in earnings momentum and signals enhanced returns for shareholders, supported by favorable currency trends and operational gains at overseas manufacturing sites.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4008) stock is a Hold with a Yen5754.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:4008 Stock Forecast page.
More about Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a Japanese chemical manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, focused on specialty chemicals including water-soluble polymers. The company operates globally, with production bases inside and outside Japan, and its performance is sensitive to foreign exchange rates and raw material prices.
Average Trading Volume: 34,936
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen75.68B
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