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Ushio Lifts Profit in FY2026 and Eyes Double-Digit Growth for FY2027

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  • Ushio’s FY2026 profit rose sharply on modest sales growth, stronger margins, and share buybacks.
  • For FY2027, Ushio forecasts double-digit sales and profit growth, signaling confidence and shareholder focus.
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Ushio Lifts Profit in FY2026 and Eyes Double-Digit Growth for FY2027

Meet Samuel – Your Personal Investing Prophet

Ushio ( (JP:6925) ) has issued an update.

Ushio reported fiscal year 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥179.2 billion, up 0.9% year on year, with operating profit surging 35.5% to ¥12.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 17.6% to ¥8.0 billion, reflecting improved profitability despite modest top-line growth. The company maintained a ¥70 per-share annual dividend with a lower payout ratio, expanded assets, and strengthened cash on hand, while also shrinking its share count via buybacks and adding USHIO INE GmbH to its consolidation scope.

For the fiscal year ending March 2027, Ushio forecasts a strong rebound in business momentum, projecting net sales of ¥210.0 billion, a 17.2% increase, and a 31.3% jump in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥10.5 billion, implying further margin gains. These targets, alongside continued stable dividends and capital structure adjustments, indicate management’s confidence in future earnings growth and a more shareholder-focused financial strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6925) stock is a Hold with a Yen3000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ushio stock, see the JP:6925 Stock Forecast page.

More about Ushio

Ushio Inc., listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the industrial lighting and optical technology sector. The company provides lamps, light sources and related systems used in areas such as manufacturing, electronics and imaging, serving global industrial and commercial customers that demand high-performance lighting and optical solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 369,343

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen280.9B

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