YODOKO to Divest Entire Stake in Sadoshima, Booking Large Extraordinary Gain

Yodogawa Steel Works ( (JP:5451) ) has shared an update.

YODOKO, Ltd. has resolved to sell its entire 50% stake in equity‑method affiliate Sadoshima Corporation back to Sadoshima, a move the two companies say is aimed at maximizing their respective performance and supporting long‑term growth. Despite the divestment, Sadoshima will continue to act as a key trading company for YODOKO, and the sale is not expected to alter their commercial relationship.

Following the transaction, Sadoshima will cease to be an equity‑method affiliate, and YODOKO will hold no shares in the firm, although existing supply and sales arrangements remain in place. The sale will generate an extraordinary gain of 9,765 million yen on a non‑consolidated basis and roughly 1,500 million yen on a consolidated basis in the fiscal year ending March 2026, strengthening YODOKO’s earnings profile and potentially its financial flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1578.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.

More about Yodogawa Steel Works

YODOKO, Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates in the steel and building materials sector and engages in trading primary and secondary steel products and related materials through affiliates. The company leverages partnerships with trading firms like Sadoshima Corporation to procure materials and distribute its products in domestic and export markets.

Average Trading Volume: 241,361

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen221.6B

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