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Canon Inc (7751) Earnings: FY Operating Income Surpasses Estimates Despite Q4 Challenges

By January 30, 2025 No Comments
  • Canon’s operating income forecast for the fiscal year is 519.00 billion yen, surpassing the estimate of 493.59 billion yen.
  • The company expects a net income of 364.00 billion yen, which is higher than the estimated 341.75 billion yen.
  • Projected net sales for Canon are 4.74 trillion yen, exceeding the estimate of 4.61 trillion yen.
  • Canon anticipates a dividend of 160.00 yen, slightly below the estimated 163.33 yen.
  • In the fourth quarter, Canon reported an operating loss of 16.88 billion yen, whereas a profit of 150.62 billion yen was expected.
  • The net loss for the fourth quarter came in at 58.54 billion yen, with an initial estimate of a 104.55 billion yen profit.
  • Canon’s net sales for the fourth quarter were 1.27 trillion yen, just under the estimated 1.29 trillion yen.
  • For the year 2024, Canon’s R&D expenses reached 337.35 billion yen, slightly above the expected 335.33 billion yen.
  • Analyst ratings for Canon include 5 buys, 10 holds, and 0 sells.

A look at Canon Inc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

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

Canon Inc. is positioned for a positive long-term outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With solid scores across various factors such as Dividend and Growth, the company appears to be in a strong position for sustained performance. Canon’s focus on innovation and resilience in the market further adds to its attractiveness for investors.

As a professional and consumer imaging solutions company with a wide range of products including cameras, camcorders, and computer peripherals, Canon Inc. showcases a diverse portfolio that contributes to its favorable Momentum score. Overall, the company’s balanced scores indicate a promising future, making it a potential candidate for long-term investment strategies.


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