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Yorozu Swings Back to Profit Despite Lower Sales, Keeps Dividend Plan Intact

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  • Yorozu returned to profit on lower nine-month sales, with operating income and earnings sharply improving from last year’s loss.
  • The company kept its full-year forecast for lower revenue but stronger profit and reaffirmed an unchanged annual dividend payout.
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Yorozu Swings Back to Profit Despite Lower Sales, Keeps Dividend Plan Intact

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Yorozu Corporation ( (JP:7294) ) has provided an announcement.

Yorozu Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥127.4 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, down 5.5% year on year, but achieved a sharp turnaround in profitability, with operating income surging to ¥1.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent reaching ¥464 million. The recovery from the prior-year loss was reflected in positive earnings per share of ¥19.66 and an improvement in comprehensive income, while total assets edged down to ¥131.4 billion and the equity-to-asset ratio remained stable at 38.2%.

The company maintained its dividend stance, having already paid a ¥15 interim dividend and forecasting a full-year total of ¥31 per share, unchanged from the previous fiscal year. For the full year to March 31, 2026, Yorozu continues to project a 5.3% decline in net sales to ¥169 billion but expects operating income to jump to ¥2.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent to reach ¥800 million, underscoring a focus on earnings recovery despite softer top-line growth and signaling improving returns for shareholders after a period of losses.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7294) stock is a Hold with a Yen1148.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yorozu Corporation stock, see the JP:7294 Stock Forecast page.

More about Yorozu Corporation

Yorozu Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer in the automotive sector, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 7294. The company supplies automotive components and systems, with its performance closely tied to global vehicle production trends and demand from major automakers.

Average Trading Volume: 35,428

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen26.4B

For a thorough assessment of 7294 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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