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Yellow Hat Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits, Affirms Dividend and FY Outlook

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  • Yellow Hat grew nine-month sales double digits, lifting earnings per share despite slight declines in operating and ordinary profit.
  • The company strengthened its balance sheet and kept dividend guidance, while forecasting steady full-year growth amid moderating profit momentum.
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Yellow Hat Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits, Affirms Dividend and FY Outlook

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An update from Yellow Hat ( (JP:9882) ) is now available.

Yellow Hat reported consolidated net sales of ¥132.4 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 11.1% year-on-year, while operating profit slipped 3.1% and ordinary profit edged down 1.8%. Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 7.6% to ¥10.5 billion, with basic earnings per share climbing to ¥120.00 after accounting for a two-for-one stock split.

Total assets increased to ¥202.2 billion and net assets to ¥123.5 billion, though the equity ratio softened to 61.0%, and the company continues to maintain a stable dividend policy, forecasting a total annual dividend of ¥58.00 per share post-split. For the full year to March 31, 2026, Yellow Hat projects 10.3% net sales growth and modest profit increases, signaling steady but slowing earnings momentum as it balances shareholder returns, including previously resolved share buybacks, with ongoing investment in its operations.

More about Yellow Hat

Yellow Hat Ltd. is a Japan-based automotive services and retail company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, focusing on car-related products and maintenance. The group operates a network of stores offering tires, car accessories, and vehicle services to consumer and professional customers across its domestic market.

Average Trading Volume: 161,338

Current Market Cap: Yen141.6B

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