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Kubota
(6326)
Kubota (6326) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Kubota Business Overview & Revenue Model
Kubota Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 3.02T | 3.02T | 3.02T | 2.68T | 2.20T |
| Gross Profit | 884.31B | 927.98B | 876.47B | 696.52B | 631.81B |
| EBITDA | 408.99B | 462.40B | 454.81B | 322.40B | 325.61B |
| Net Income | 186.69B | 230.44B | 238.46B | 156.47B | 174.76B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 6.20T | 6.02T | 5.36T | 4.73T | 3.77T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 276.96B | 398.92B | 305.14B | 297.31B | 309.51B |
| Total Debt | 2.24T | 2.28T | 2.05T | 1.66T | 1.14T |
| Total Liabilities | 3.33T | 3.28T | 2.94T | 2.65T | 1.99T |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.62T | 2.48T | 2.18T | 1.88T | 1.68T |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 142.00B | 68.09B | -189.75B | -177.33B | -33.21B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 327.90B | 282.08B | -17.27B | -7.68B | 92.51B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -163.73B | -208.88B | -173.44B | -318.50B | -127.37B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -184.46B | -26.28B | 178.40B | 282.56B | 60.59B |
Kubota Technical Analysis
Kubota Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥6.80T | 17.28 | ― | 4.06% | 0.40% | 8.40% | |
73 Outperform | ¥357.65B | 13.23 | ― | 2.99% | 0.31% | -11.04% | |
70 Outperform | ¥186.74B | 10.17 | 5.59% | 2.86% | 10.49% | -5.19% | |
67 Neutral | ¥1.49T | 19.73 | 10.54% | 3.98% | -2.72% | 29.43% | |
65 Neutral | ¥3.61T | 19.43 | 7.16% | 2.22% | -3.22% | -29.63% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | ¥48.27B | 17.52 | ― | 1.56% | 10.90% | ― |
Kubota Corporate Events
Kubota Corporation has unveiled a new Mid-term Business Plan that will guide its operations from fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2030, outlining strategic priorities and financial targets for the five-year period. The plan, detailed in materials published for investors, is expected to shape Kubota’s capital allocation, growth initiatives and longer-term positioning in its core machinery and infrastructure-related businesses, providing stakeholders with a clearer view of the company’s medium-term direction.
By formalizing this roadmap to 2030, Kubota signals an intention to adapt proactively to changing demand in agriculture and construction, as well as evolving economic conditions in its key markets. The release underscores that execution of the plan will be subject to macroeconomic trends, government agricultural policies, capital spending levels and competitive dynamics, factors that could materially influence outcomes for investors, customers and partners.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota Corporation will dispose of 280,000 treasury shares as stock-based compensation, transferring them on March 3, 2026 to a trust managed by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank at a disposal price of 2,742 yen per share, for total proceeds of about 767.76 million yen. The shares, representing about 0.02% of outstanding stock, will be used to grant equity to directors and executive officers under an existing stock-based compensation plan that links management pay to share performance.
The move extends Kubota’s medium- to long-term incentive scheme for both internal and outside directors, aiming to strengthen alignment between management, outside directors and shareholders through shared exposure to the company’s share value. Kubota argues the dilution impact on existing shareholders and the secondary market will be minimal, and it chose the disposal price based on the latest Tokyo Stock Exchange closing price to ensure an objective, market-based valuation.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota has approved an additional cash entrustment to its existing stock-based compensation trust for executive officers, enabling the trustee to acquire more Kubota shares for long-term incentive purposes. The move underscores the company’s continued reliance on equity-linked pay to align management with shareholder interests, as the trust is scheduled to purchase 280,000 shares via disposal of treasury stock by March 2026 and remain in place through April 2027.
Under the updated arrangement, the trust will acquire common stock worth ¥767.76 million, with voting rights on the shares remaining unexercised during the trust period to prevent management from using them to influence control. By expanding this restricted stock plan, Kubota signals ongoing commitment to performance-linked governance and retention of senior executives, which could support strategic continuity and enhance corporate value over the medium term.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota and its Indian subsidiary Escorts Kubota Limited will inject up to 5 billion Indian rupees into Escorts Kubota Finance Limited by the end of 2027, elevating the finance arm to a specified subsidiary once its capital exceeds 10% of Kubota’s own. The capital is intended to support EKFL’s rapid expansion in captive financing, enabling more tailored loan programs linked to agricultural and construction machinery sales, which could strengthen Kubota’s competitive position in India even as the company reviews the eventual impact on its overall performance.
The staged infusion, coming on top of earlier approved investments, underscores Kubota’s strategy to deepen its presence in India’s farm and construction sectors through finance-led growth. By bolstering EKFL’s balance sheet and governance ties with Kubota executives, the group aims to scale its financing operations in line with rising equipment demand, potentially enhancing customer access to credit while concentrating more financial risk and scrutiny on the captive lender’s results.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota’s board has approved a year-end dividend of ¥25 per common share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with payment scheduled for March 23, 2026. The total payout for the year-end dividend amounts to ¥28.46 billion, including dividends on shares held in a performance-linked stock compensation plan.
Including the already-paid interim dividend of ¥25 per share, Kubota’s annual dividend for 2025 comes to ¥50 per common share, unchanged from the prior fiscal year. The decision underscores the company’s stated policy of maintaining and gradually increasing stable dividends while using flexible share buybacks and treasury share retirements to return profits to shareholders, signaling continuity and predictability for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota reported full-year 2025 consolidated results that significantly exceeded its earlier forecast, with revenue rising to ¥3,018.9 billion and operating profit reaching ¥265.5 billion, both above projections and roughly in line with the prior year’s sales level. Profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed to ¥186.7 billion, about 31% higher than the company’s earlier estimate, boosting basic earnings per share to ¥163.44 despite remaining below 2024 earnings.
Management attributed the upside to a weaker yen versus prior assumptions, tighter control and compression of fixed costs, and stronger-than-expected sales in North America and Japan. The results suggest improved operational efficiency and robust demand in key markets, which may support Kubota’s profitability and strategic positioning, though investors will note that profits have not yet returned to the peak levels achieved in the previous fiscal year.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota reported consolidated revenue of about ¥3.02 trillion for the year ended December 31, 2025, essentially flat year on year, while operating profit fell 15.9%, compressing its operating margin to 8.8%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent declined 19.0% and return ratios weakened, indicating margin pressure despite stable top-line performance.
The company maintained a solid financial position with total assets of roughly ¥6.2 trillion and an equity ratio above 40%, supported by positive operating cash flow but sizable investing and financing outflows. Kubota kept annual dividends at ¥50 per share for 2025 and guided to modest revenue and profit growth in 2026, while signaling a slight dividend increase, suggesting confidence in earnings recovery and continued shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota Corporation has announced planned changes to its Audit & Supervisory Board, resolving at a board meeting on January 26, 2026 to put forward a slate of candidates for shareholder approval at the ordinary general meeting scheduled for late March. The proposal calls for the reappointment of current Audit & Supervisory Board Member Masashi Tsunematsu, the new nomination of Senior Executive Officer Hideki Mori as an Audit & Supervisory Board Member, and the reappointment of outside member Keijiro Kimura, while current Audit & Supervisory Board Member Yasuhiko Hiyama is set to retire at the conclusion of the March meeting. The reshuffle signals Kubota’s intent to maintain continuity in its oversight structure while adding senior executive experience to the board, a move that may influence its governance practices and risk monitoring framework in the face of evolving market and regulatory demands.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2838.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.
Kubota Corporation has announced its decision to retire 12,180,000 shares of its common stock, which constitutes 1.1% of the total shares issued. This move, planned for December 26, 2025, aims to enhance shareholder value by increasing the value per share, reflecting the company’s ongoing strategy to return profits to its shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6326) stock is a Buy with a Yen2272.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kubota stock, see the JP:6326 Stock Forecast page.