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Watahan Posts Modest Sales Growth but Lower Profits, Keeps 2025 Forecast and Dividend Plan Intact

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  • Watahan’s nine-month sales rose slightly while profits declined amid margin pressure.
  • The company kept full-year forecasts and a ¥30 dividend, underscoring confidence in earnings.
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Watahan Posts Modest Sales Growth but Lower Profits, Keeps 2025 Forecast and Dividend Plan Intact

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Watahan & Co., Ltd. ( (JP:3199) ) has shared an announcement.

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Watahan & Co. reported a 1.7% year-on-year increase in consolidated net sales to ¥102.7 billion, while operating profit declined 3.5% to ¥2.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 4.0% to ¥2.1 billion, reflecting pressure on margins despite modest top-line growth. The company’s financial position remained solid, with total assets rising to ¥85.3 billion and equity reaching ¥25.1 billion, and it maintained its full-year forecast for fiscal 2025, projecting a 4.0% increase in net sales to ¥139.0 billion and a 10.7% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥2.3 billion, alongside a planned total annual dividend of ¥30 per share, signaling continued shareholder returns and confidence in earnings resilience.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3199) stock is a Hold with a Yen1409.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Watahan & Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:3199 Stock Forecast page.

More about Watahan & Co., Ltd.

Watahan & Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (securities code 3199), operates in Japan as a retail and consumer-focused company, with consolidated financial reporting under Japanese GAAP. The company serves domestic customers and investors through a network of operations reflected in its sizable net sales base and asset portfolio.

Average Trading Volume: 27,906

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen28.34B

For a thorough assessment of 3199 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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