- Ajinomoto’s fiscal year net sales forecast is 1.62 trillion yen, aligning with analyst estimates.
- The forecasted net income is slightly below estimates at 120.00 billion yen compared to the expected 120.08 billion yen.
- Dividends are projected at 48.00 yen per share, below the estimated 53.71 yen.
- In the fourth quarter, net sales increased by 2.1% year-over-year to 379.52 billion yen, falling short of the 394.34 billion yen estimate.
- Ajinomoto reported a fourth-quarter net loss of 12.17 billion yen, contrasting with a profit of 9.52 billion yen the previous year and missing the estimated profit of 17.98 billion yen.
- Full-year net sales rose by 6.3% year-over-year to 1.53 trillion yen, slightly under the estimate of 1.54 trillion yen.
- Business profit for the year increased by 7.9% year-over-year, reaching 159.30 billion yen.
- Net income for the year dropped by 19% year-over-year to 70.27 billion yen, below the expected 97.59 billion yen.
- Analyst recommendations consist of 11 buys, 6 holds, and 1 sell for Ajinomoto’s stock.
A look at Ajinomoto Co Smart Scores
Factor | Score | Magnitude |
---|---|---|
Value | 2 | |
Dividend | 2 | |
Growth | 4 | |
Resilience | 3 | |
Momentum | 3 | |
OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts at Smartkarma have evaluated Ajinomoto Co‘s long-term outlook using their Smart Scores system, which rates the company across various factors. Ajinomoto Co received a mixed report card with a Value score and Dividend score of 2, indicating moderate performance in these areas. However, the company shines in Growth, with a score of 4, showcasing strong potential for future expansion. Additionally, Ajinomoto Co scored a 3 in both Resilience and Momentum, highlighting its ability to weather challenges and maintain steady progress.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a major player in the food industry, producing and selling a wide range of food products such as seasonings, edible oils, processed foods, beverages, and dairy products. Beyond food, the company is also involved in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, amino acids, and specialty chemicals. With its diverse portfolio and solid ratings in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, Ajinomoto Co seems poised for a promising long-term trajectory.
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