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ULVAC Profit Slumps in First Half but Keeps Full-Year Outlook and Dividend Plan Intact

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  • ULVAC posted lower first-half sales and sharply reduced profits but maintained a solid balance sheet and higher comprehensive income.
  • The company left its full-year guidance and ¥164 dividend forecast unchanged, signaling expected margin recovery and confidence in cash flows.
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ULVAC Profit Slumps in First Half but Keeps Full-Year Outlook and Dividend Plan Intact

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

ULVAC reported consolidated net sales of ¥123.9 billion for the six months ended December 31, 2025, down 8.1% year on year, with operating profit falling 44.9% to ¥8.5 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent dropping 40.5% to ¥6.2 billion, reflecting margin pressure despite solid overall scale. However, comprehensive income rose 40.1% to ¥11.6 billion, and the balance sheet remained robust with total assets of ¥382.6 billion and an equity ratio of 59.0%, underscoring financial stability.

The company kept its full-year forecast unchanged, projecting virtually flat net sales at ¥250.0 billion but a 7.5% rise in operating profit to ¥28.5 billion and a 19.9% increase in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥20.0 billion, implying an expected margin recovery in the second half. ULVAC also maintained its annual dividend forecast of ¥164 per share, signaling confidence in cash generation and a commitment to shareholder returns despite the interim earnings decline.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6728) stock is a Buy with a Yen9065.00 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 in the vacuum technology and equipment industry, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company provides vacuum-related products and solutions used across semiconductor, electronics and other high-tech manufacturing sectors, positioning it as a key supplier to cyclical, capital-intensive markets.

Average Trading Volume: 323,540

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen405.9B

Learn more about 6728 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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