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USS Co. Lifts Profit, Dividend Outlook on Strong Nine-Month Results

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  • USS Co. posted solid nine-month growth in sales, profits and earnings per share.
  • The company raised full-year earnings and dividend forecasts, signaling confidence and shareholder focus.
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USS Co. Lifts Profit, Dividend Outlook on Strong Nine-Month Results

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USS Co ( (JP:4732) ) has issued an update.

USS Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥82.97 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 8.2% year on year, with operating profit rising 10.2% to ¥43.90 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 10.2% to ¥30.43 billion. Basic earnings per share increased to ¥65.25 as the company maintained a high equity-to-asset ratio of 79.7% despite a reduction in total assets, while also revising upward its dividend and full-year earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, signaling confidence in continued profit growth.

The company now expects full-year net sales of ¥111.9 billion, operating profit of ¥58.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥40.0 billion, representing mid–single-digit to high–single-digit growth rates compared with the prior year. USS has also raised its annual dividend forecast to ¥51.80 per share, including a higher interim dividend, suggesting a shareholder-friendly capital allocation stance supported by robust profitability and an ongoing reduction in shares outstanding through treasury stock management.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4732) stock is a Buy with a Yen1898.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on USS Co stock, see the JP:4732 Stock Forecast page.

More about USS Co

USS Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges, operating under Japanese GAAP. The company runs a consolidated business that generates net sales primarily in the domestic market, with a strong equity position and a high equity-to-asset ratio, reflecting a relatively solid financial base and sizable shareholder capital.

Average Trading Volume: 952,653

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen796.7B

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