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Zenkoku Hosho Lifts Profit and Dividend Forecasts Despite Revenue Dip

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  • Zenkoku Hosho raised profit and EPS forecasts as lower non-operating costs and equity-method gains offset weaker housing-loan guarantee revenue.
  • The company increased its year-end dividend forecast to ¥75 per share, signaling confidence in earnings and commitment to stable shareholder returns.
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Zenkoku Hosho Lifts Profit and Dividend Forecasts Despite Revenue Dip

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Zenkoku Hosho Co ( (JP:7164) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Zenkoku Hosho revised its full-year FY2025 consolidated forecast, trimming projected operating revenue and operating profit but raising estimates for ordinary profit, profit attributable to owners of parent, and earnings per share. The upgrade reflects lower non-operating expenses, higher gains on securities, and expected equity-method profit from its investment in Intellex Holdings, underscoring resilient profitability despite softer core revenue.

In tandem, the company raised its year-end dividend forecast by ¥5 per share to ¥75, taking the planned annual dividend to ¥120. The move aligns with its policy of stable, continuous shareholder returns and signals confidence in earnings strength and financial stability, offering a direct benefit to shareholders while reinforcing its market positioning as a steadily profitable guarantor.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7164) stock is a Buy with a Yen3632.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Zenkoku Hosho Co stock, see the JP:7164 Stock Forecast page.

More about Zenkoku Hosho Co

Zenkoku Hosho Co., Ltd. operates in the credit guarantee service business, with its core operations focused on guarantees for housing loans. Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company generates revenue from guarantee-related and insurance-linked income, and actively manages securities investments as part of its financial strategy.

YTD Price Performance: 0.93%

Average Trading Volume: 312,105

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen433.4B

Learn more about 7164 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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