Zeon Lifts Profit and Dividend Despite Lower Sales

Zeon ( (JP:4205) ) has issued an update.

Zeon Corporation reported a 2.1% decline in net sales to ¥411.97 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, but operating profit rose 24.1% to ¥36.38 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent jumped 38.3% to ¥36.23 billion. Earnings per share increased to ¥186.67, return on equity improved to 9.9%, and the equity-to-asset ratio strengthened to 68.9%, highlighting enhanced profitability and a more robust balance sheet.

Cash flow from operating activities more than tripled to ¥76.44 billion, supporting higher annual dividends of ¥76 per share and maintaining a 4.0% ratio of dividends to net assets. For the year ending March 31, 2027, Zeon forecasts slightly lower sales and ordinary profit but expects further growth in operating profit and to keep earnings per share broadly stable, suggesting a focus on margin improvement and shareholder returns despite a soft top line outlook.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4205) stock is a Hold with a Yen1920.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Zeon stock, see the JP:4205 Stock Forecast page.

More about Zeon

Zeon Corporation is a Japanese chemical manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company produces specialty materials and chemicals, serving industrial customers in sectors that rely on advanced synthetic products and performance materials.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen374.1B

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