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ULVAC Posts Lower Profits Despite Higher Sales and Trims Dividend Outlook

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  • ULVAC posted modest sales growth but a sharp decline in profits, with nine-month operating income down nearly thirty percent and earnings per share falling to ¥185.17.
  • The company raised its full-year profit attributable forecast yet lowered operating profit and dividend guidance, signaling cautious capital returns despite a solid balance sheet and higher comprehensive income.
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ULVAC Posts Lower Profits Despite Higher Sales and Trims Dividend Outlook

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An update from ULVAC ( (JP:6728) ) is now available.

ULVAC reported consolidated net sales of ¥191.6 billion for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, up 2.1% year on year, but saw operating profit fall 29.1% to ¥14.7 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent drop 30.5% to ¥9.1 billion, reflecting margin pressure despite modest top-line growth. Total assets rose to ¥390.9 billion and equity increased, though the equity ratio slipped slightly to 58.8%, indicating a still-solid balance sheet.

Comprehensive income more than doubled versus the previous year, highlighting gains outside core operating profit even as earnings declined. The company revised its full-year forecast to net sales of ¥260 billion and operating profit of ¥19 billion, implying a sharp year-on-year decline in operating and ordinary profit but a 10.9% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent, while also cutting its annual dividend forecast to ¥152 per share, signaling a cautious stance toward shareholder returns amid earnings pressure.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6728) stock is a Buy with a Yen11500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ULVAC stock, see the JP:6728 Stock Forecast page.

More about ULVAC

ULVAC, Inc. is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in vacuum technologies and equipment, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 6728. The company supplies vacuum-related systems and solutions for industrial and high-tech applications, positioning itself as a key player in advanced manufacturing markets.

Average Trading Volume: 353,008

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen522B

For an in-depth examination of 6728 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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