Yakult Honsha Posts Lower Profits but Raises Dividend and Projects Sales Growth

Yakult Honsha Co ( (JP:2267) ) has issued an announcement.

Yakult Honsha reported consolidated net sales of ¥486.4 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, a 2.7% decline year-on-year, with operating profit down 18.4% to ¥45.2 billion and ordinary profit falling 19.5% to ¥61.1 billion, while profit attributable to owners of the parent slipped 2.9% to ¥44.2 billion. Despite softer earnings and lower cash flows from operations and investments, equity and total assets increased, and the company maintained a solid equity ratio of 66.4%, signaling a resilient balance sheet.

The company plans an annual dividend of ¥70 per share for FY2025, including a small commemorative component, implying a consolidated payout ratio in the low-40% range, and forecasts higher FY2026 consolidated sales of ¥527 billion with modest profit growth. Yakult also expects improved non-consolidated performance, with higher net sales and profit, while keeping accounting policies unchanged and scheduling its shareholders’ meeting and investor briefings to communicate its outlook to the market.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2267) stock is a Sell with a Yen2280.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yakult Honsha Co stock, see the JP:2267 Stock Forecast page.

More about Yakult Honsha Co

Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food and beverage company best known for its probiotic dairy drinks and functional health products, listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company focuses on domestic and overseas sales of yogurt-based beverages and related nutrition products, targeting health-conscious consumers and expanding its presence in global wellness markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,710,730

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen857.3B

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