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Hokuto Corporation
(1379)
Hokuto Corporation (1379) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Hokuto Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Hokuto Corporation Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 83.80B | 83.10B | 79.43B | 72.98B | 70.93B | 73.89B |
| Gross Profit | 24.10B | 23.73B | 19.79B | 12.97B | 17.39B | 21.90B |
| EBITDA | 12.71B | 11.72B | 11.34B | 5.16B | 10.72B | 13.32B |
| Net Income | 5.20B | 4.44B | 3.52B | -2.04B | 2.53B | 4.04B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 109.49B | 107.62B | 103.50B | 104.90B | 104.93B | 100.24B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 24.03B | 23.31B | 14.92B | 16.03B | 12.48B | 13.89B |
| Total Debt | 31.99B | 33.07B | 32.28B | 39.70B | 36.91B | 32.03B |
| Total Liabilities | 51.80B | 50.81B | 48.68B | 53.94B | 50.42B | 46.10B |
| Stockholders Equity | 57.69B | 56.81B | 54.82B | 50.95B | 54.51B | 54.14B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 10.57B | 6.16B | 3.10B | -4.54B | 6.48B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 12.22B | 8.38B | 4.67B | 5.85B | 10.47B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -9.01B | 1.05B | -4.15B | -11.61B | -4.33B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.72B | -8.79B | 888.00M | 3.01B | -4.80B |
Hokuto Corporation Technical Analysis
Hokuto Corporation Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥240.52B | 13.67 | 9.42% | 2.84% | 2.63% | -7.81% | |
75 Outperform | ¥63.44B | 9.99 | ― | 2.44% | 5.74% | 76.28% | |
71 Outperform | ¥65.02B | 19.25 | ― | 3.98% | 1.21% | -14.59% | |
70 Neutral | ¥101.17B | 12.63 | ― | 3.59% | 4.55% | 79.33% | |
65 Neutral | ¥37.81B | 10.39 | ― | 0.72% | -2.02% | 103.08% | |
63 Neutral | ¥61.29B | 25.68 | ― | 0.34% | 4.70% | -2.58% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% |
Hokuto Corporation Corporate Events
Hokuto Corporation has approved an enhancement to its shareholder benefit program aimed at increasing the attractiveness of its stock and encouraging long-term, larger-scale shareholdings. The company, which already offers product-based benefits to shareholders holding at least 100 shares, is refining its scheme to differentiate more clearly between smaller and larger investors.
Under the revised program, shareholders holding between 100 and 499 shares will continue to receive a choice of one product set, such as wellness-oriented Agaricus mushroom supplements or ready-to-eat foods. A new tier is being introduced for investors with 500 shares or more who have held their stake continuously for at least one year, granting them the same product options plus an additional ¥3,000 Visa gift card.
Eligibility for the enhanced benefits will be determined based on continuous ownership records through March 31, 2026, with benefits to be sent around the end of June alongside the notice of the annual shareholders’ meeting. The move underscores Hokuto’s strategy to reward loyalty, support a stable shareholder structure, and potentially deepen engagement with investors who are willing to commit more capital over the long term.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1379) stock is a Buy with a Yen2326.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuto Corporation stock, see the JP:1379 Stock Forecast page.
Hokuto Corporation has revised its dividend plan for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, raising the planned year-end dividend to ¥45 per share, an increase of ¥5 from the previous year and ¥3 above its earlier guidance. This lifts the total annual dividend to ¥55 per share, reflecting stronger-than-expected business performance trends and a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns while supporting long-term growth investments.
The move signals management’s confidence in the company’s current earnings momentum and its ability to balance stable dividends with the capital needed for strategic initiatives. For investors, the higher payout underscores Hokuto’s focus on shareholder value and may strengthen its appeal in the Japanese equity market as it executes on its medium-term growth strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1379) stock is a Buy with a Yen2326.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuto Corporation stock, see the JP:1379 Stock Forecast page.
Hokuto Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥63.7 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 3.4% year on year, with operating profit rising 8.1% to ¥4.38 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 62.7% to ¥4.83 billion. Earnings per share climbed to ¥154.34 as total assets and equity both increased, and the equity ratio improved to 53.9%, underscoring a stronger financial base.
The company reaffirmed its full-year forecast, projecting modest 1.9% growth in net sales to ¥84.7 billion but expecting declines in operating and ordinary profit, even as full-year profit attributable to owners of parent is seen rising 29.7% and EPS reaching ¥184.00. Hokuto also raised its annual dividend outlook to ¥55 per share, signaling confidence in cash generation and a continued emphasis on shareholder returns despite the anticipated profit margin pressure.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1379) stock is a Buy with a Yen2326.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuto Corporation stock, see the JP:1379 Stock Forecast page.
Hokuto Corporation’s board has approved the disposal of 5,310 shares of its treasury stock as restricted stock compensation to three delegated executive officers and six employed executive officers who do not also serve as directors, at a disposal price of ¥2,034 per share, totaling ¥10,800,540. The plan is designed to tie compensation more closely to the company’s long-term performance and corporate value, with transfer restrictions in place until recipients cease to be executive officers or are appointed directors, thereby promoting sustained service, strengthening alignment with shareholders, and reinforcing a medium- to long-term performance mindset among senior management.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1379) stock is a Buy with a Yen2326.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuto Corporation stock, see the JP:1379 Stock Forecast page.
Hokuto Corporation reported a positive financial performance for the six months ending September 30, 2025, with net sales increasing by 5.8% compared to the previous year. The company also achieved a profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,401 million, marking a significant turnaround from the loss reported in the same period last year. This improvement in financial results indicates a strong recovery and positions Hokuto favorably in the market, potentially benefiting stakeholders through increased dividends and enhanced company value.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1379) stock is a Buy with a Yen2103.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuto Corporation stock, see the JP:1379 Stock Forecast page.
Hokuto Corporation announced discrepancies between its forecasted and actual financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company has revised its full-year financial forecasts upwards due to better-than-expected earnings trends, particularly in its mushroom business, and has also updated its year-end dividend plans. These revisions reflect a positive outlook for the company’s financial performance and suggest a strengthening position in its market.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1379) stock is a Buy with a Yen2103.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hokuto Corporation stock, see the JP:1379 Stock Forecast page.