Warabeya Nichiyo Posts Strong Profit Surge and Lifts Dividend Outlook for FY2025

An update from WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2918) ) is now available.

For the nine months ended November 30, 2025, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings reported solid top-line and strong profit growth, with net sales rising 5.0% year on year to ¥177.7 billion, operating profit jumping 41.6% to ¥7.6 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 58.9% to ¥5.8 billion. Earnings per share climbed to ¥332.44, while total assets increased to ¥130.7 billion and equity capital to ¥58.5 billion, though the equity ratio edged down to 44.8%. The group maintained stable corporate structure with no changes in significant subsidiaries and implemented certain accounting policy changes due to revisions in standards. For the full year ending February 28, 2026, the company projects continued revenue growth and sharply higher earnings, forecasting net sales of ¥234.5 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥5.45 billion, more than doubling year on year, and plans a higher annual dividend of ¥120 per share, signaling management’s confidence in earnings momentum and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2918) stock is a Buy with a Yen3646.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:2918 Stock Forecast page.

More about WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.

WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 2918, operates in the food industry, focusing on the manufacture and supply of prepared foods and related products. The company serves major retail and convenience store chains in Japan, positioning itself as a key player in the ready-to-eat and processed food value chain.

Average Trading Volume: 86,191

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen57.63B

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