Nippon Chemical Industrial Raises Net Profit Forecast 50% on Asset Sales
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (TSE:4092) has revised upward its net profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, driven by anticipated gains from the sale of strategic shareholdings.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 40.8bn | JPY 40.8bn | +0.0% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 2.80bn | JPY 2.80bn | +0.0% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 2.70bn | JPY 2.70bn | +0.0% |
| 親会社株主に帰属する当期純利益 | JPY 3.00bn | JPY 4.50bn | +50.0% |
| 1株当たり当期純利益 | JPY 345.75/share | JPY 518.63/share | +JPY 172.88/share |
The company expects to record JPY 4.0bn in special gains from the sale of policy-held securities in its consolidated results for fiscal 2027. This one-time benefit accounts for the entire upward revision to net profit, lifting consolidated net profit attributable to parent company shareholders to JPY 4.50bn from JPY 3.00bn. Earnings per share are projected to rise to JPY 518.63 from JPY 345.75. The company maintained its revenue, operating profit, and ordinary income (keijo rieki) forecasts unchanged, citing offsetting factors: stronger-than-expected demand for AI server-related products is being balanced by cautious assessment of external market conditions.
Investors should note this revision reflects a non-recurring gain rather than improved operational performance. Core profitability metrics—operating profit and ordinary income—remain flat, signaling that underlying business momentum has not strengthened. The special gain provides a one-time boost to bottom-line results but does not indicate enhanced sustainable earnings power. The company’s decision to hold operational guidance steady despite AI-related tailwinds suggests management is taking a conservative stance on near-term demand sustainability.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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