Nippon Chutetsukan K.K. Revises FY2027 Forecast to JPY 16.7bn Revenue

Nippon Chutetsukan K.K. Revises FY2027 Forecast to JPY 16.7bn Revenue

Nippon Chutetsukan K.K. (TSE:5612), a Japanese cast iron pipe manufacturer, has set earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 after previously leaving forecasts undecided.

The company had withheld full-year guidance at its April earnings announcement due to uncertainty surrounding Middle East geopolitical tensions, global inflation, trade policy shifts, and currency volatility—all factors affecting pipeline construction demand and raw material and energy price trajectories. Following first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, management now projects conservative earnings based on current visibility. The forecast assumes continued weak cast iron pipe sales nationwide and incorporates price increases implemented to offset commodity cost pressures. Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders reflects one-time equipment removal costs associated with a planned manufacturing joint venture with Kubota Corporation.

The company will distribute a year-end dividend of JPY 25.00 per share, reflecting a balanced approach to shareholder returns while maintaining financial stability. The revised guidance signals management confidence in near-term operational trends despite persistent headwinds in domestic pipe demand, though the forecast remains cautious given macro uncertainties. Investors should monitor execution against these targets and developments in the Kubota joint venture, which carries material one-time costs in the forecast period.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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