Takasago Profit Slumps Despite Higher Dividend After Stock Split

The latest announcement is out from Takasago International Corporation ( (JP:4914) ).

Takasago International reported consolidated net sales of ¥168.7 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, down 4.0% year on year, with operating profit plunging 43.6% to ¥7.4 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent falling 36.1% to ¥6.8 billion. Despite slightly higher total assets and net assets, profitability contracted sharply versus the strong rebound a year earlier, as reflected in lower basic earnings per share.

The company revised its dividend outlook in light of a five-for-one stock split effective October 1, 2025, paying an interim dividend of ¥120 per share on a pre-split basis and forecasting a year-end dividend of ¥28 per share post-split. On an equivalent basis, the implied full-year dividend would be ¥260 per share, signaling a modest increase in shareholder returns even as earnings soften, which may reassure investors about management’s commitment to capital policy stability.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4914) stock is a Buy with a Yen1760.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Takasago International Corporation stock, see the JP:4914 Stock Forecast page.

More about Takasago International Corporation

Takasago International Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and fine chemicals listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company serves global consumer goods, food, beverage, and related industries, positioning itself as a key supplier of sensory and aroma ingredients with a focus on stable earnings and shareholder returns.

Average Trading Volume: 177,772

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen157.3B

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