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WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2918) ) has shared an update.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings reported a strong rebound in earnings for the year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales rising 5.1% to ¥233.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent nearly doubling to ¥5.34 billion. Operating and ordinary profits surged 64.8% and 51.3% respectively, improving profitability metrics such as operating margin and return on equity, while total assets and net assets also increased.
Cash flow from operating activities expanded to ¥16.96 billion, supporting higher shareholder returns, as the annual dividend was lifted from ¥90 to ¥120 per share, reducing the payout ratio but raising the dividend yield on equity. For the year ending February 28, 2027, the company forecasts continued but slower sales growth of 3.1% and modest profit gains, with earnings expected to dip from the current high base, signaling a normalization in profit levels after the sharp recovery.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2918) stock is a Buy with a Yen3899.00 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. is a Tokyo-listed food company that operates mainly in the ready-made meal and food supply segment. The group focuses on manufacturing and delivering prepared foods and related products, serving retail chains and convenience stores across Japan, positioning itself as a key player in the convenience food supply chain.
Average Trading Volume: 125,115
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen54.58B
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