UBE cuts FY2026 outlook as demand weakens, Thailand shutdown brings forward losses

The latest announcement is out from UBE Industries ( (JP:4208) ).

UBE Corporation has cut its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, trimming consolidated net sales from ¥490.0 billion to ¥462.3 billion and operating profit from ¥25.0 billion to ¥18.9 billion, while keeping ordinary profit unchanged at ¥37.5 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent is now projected at ¥23.9 billion, down from ¥27.5 billion, as weaker-than-expected demand hits all major segments, notably Specialty Products and Polymers & Chemicals.

Management cited broad shortfalls versus earlier projections in net sales and operating profit across all business lines, though foreign exchange gains and stronger financial income are expected to offset some operational weakness at the ordinary profit level. Earnings will also be pressured by accelerated extraordinary losses tied to bringing forward by one year the shutdown and scale-down of caprolactam and nylon polymer production in Thailand to March 2026, although the company plans to keep its dividend forecast unchanged, signaling an intent to maintain shareholder returns despite the downgrade.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4208) stock is a Hold with a Yen3390.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on UBE Industries stock, see the JP:4208 Stock Forecast page.

More about UBE Industries

UBE Corporation is a Japanese chemicals and materials producer listed on the Prime Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 4208. The company operates across segments including Specialty Products, High Performance Urethane, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers & Chemicals, Machinery and Others, with a focus on industrial and specialty materials for global markets.

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Current Market Cap: Yen233.1B

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