- Dai Nippon Printing‘s operating income for the first quarter was 22.98 billion yen, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year, and exceeded estimates of 20 billion yen.
- Net income declined by 28% year-over-year to reach 45.35 billion yen.
- Net sales for the quarter were 366.14 billion yen, slightly below the estimate of 366.45 billion yen, but still represented a 2.7% year-over-year increase.
- The company maintains its 2026 forecast for operating income at 94.00 billion yen, above the estimate of 93.04 billion yen.
- Dai Nippon Printing continues to forecast net income at 90.00 billion yen for 2026, slightly below the estimate of 90.94 billion yen.
- The forecast for net sales in 2026 remains at 1.50 trillion yen, surpassing the estimate of 1.48 trillion yen.
- The company expects to maintain a dividend of 40.00 yen, closely aligned with the estimate of 40.40 yen.
- Analyst recommendations include 2 buy ratings and 3 hold ratings, with no sell ratings noted.
A look at Dai Nippon Printing Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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 using Smartkarma Smart Scores have given Dai Nippon Printing a positive long-term outlook. With high scores in Value, Growth, and Momentum, the company is seen as having strong potential for future success. Dai Nippon Printing, known for its printing services for commercial and industrial use, including books, periodicals, and advertising materials, also diversifies into producing soft drinks like Coca Cola. This indicates a well-rounded business model that could lead to sustained growth over time.
Although the company’s Dividend score is moderate, scored at 2, indicating room for improvement in this area, overall, Dai Nippon Printing‘s resilience score of 3 suggests a stable foundation. This balance of strengths in multiple key areas positions the company favorably for investors seeking both value and growth opportunities. Investors may see Dai Nippon Printing as a solid long-term investment choice based on these promising Smartkarma Smart Scores.
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