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Weathernews Posts Strong First-Half Profit Growth, Plans Stock Split and 40th-Anniversary Dividend

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  • Weathernews delivered higher sales and sharply improved profits in the first half, strengthening its financial base.
  • The company plans a March 2026 stock split and generous dividends, including a 40th-anniversary payout, while keeping robust full-year forecasts.
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Weathernews Posts Strong First-Half Profit Growth, Plans Stock Split and 40th-Anniversary Dividend

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Weathernews Inc. ( (JP:4825) ) has provided an announcement.

Weathernews reported consolidated net sales of ¥12.13 billion for the six months ended November 30, 2025, up 4.5% year on year, with operating profit surging 35.3% to ¥2.27 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 44.4% to ¥1.64 billion, reflecting improved profitability and an equity ratio that strengthened to 86.9%. The company also announced a second stock split to be implemented on March 1, 2026 and outlined a dividend policy for the current fiscal year that targets a 100% consolidated payout ratio, including a 40th‑anniversary commemorative dividend, while maintaining its full‑year forecast of ¥25.0 billion in net sales and ¥3.5 billion in profit, signaling confidence in continued earnings growth and enhanced shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4825) stock is a Buy with a Yen4897.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Weathernews Inc. stock, see the JP:4825 Stock Forecast page.

More about Weathernews Inc.

Weathernews Inc. is a Japan-based meteorological information service provider listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, offering weather data and related solutions primarily to corporate clients in sectors such as transportation, logistics and other weather-sensitive industries. The company monetizes proprietary forecasting and analysis to support operational decision-making and risk management for its customers.

Average Trading Volume: 118,781

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen93.09B

See more data about 4825 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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