Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. Revises Earnings Forecast — Operating Profit Up 79.5% for H1
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. (TSE:4116) has raised its consolidated earnings forecast for the first half of fiscal year ending March 2027, citing strong demand for high-value-added products and favorable inventory dynamics.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 62.8bn | JPY 68.0bn | +8.3% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 3.90bn | JPY 7.00bn | +79.5% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 4.50bn | JPY 7.40bn | +64.4% |
| 親会社株主に帰属する中間純利益 | JPY 3.10bn | JPY 5.20bn | +67.7% |
| １株当たり中間純利益 | JPY 45.41/share | JPY 76.19/share | +JPY 30.78/share |
The company attributes the upward revision to robust sales of high-margin products, temporary profit gains from consuming lower-cost inventory acquired before raw material price increases, and successful price adjustments on unprofitable product lines. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have also accelerated advance orders. However, the company maintained its full-year guidance unchanged at JPY 131.8bn revenue and JPY 11.5bn operating profit, citing uncertainty regarding third-quarter and fourth-quarter performance as regional tensions remain fluid.
The significant first-half beat underscores operational resilience despite commodity headwinds, though investors should monitor geopolitical developments closely. The company’s cautious full-year stance suggests management expects margin normalization in the second half as inventory benefits fade and raw material costs stabilize at elevated levels.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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