- Hikari Tsushin raised its full-year dividend forecast to 724.00 yen, exceeding the previous forecast of 708.00 yen and analysts’ estimate of 712.25 yen.
- The company maintains its full-year forecast for operating income at 115.00 billion yen, which is slightly below analysts’ estimate of 118.2 billion yen.
- The projected net income for the fiscal year remains at 100.00 billion yen, compared to a higher market estimate of 104.57 billion yen.
- Expected net sales for the year are steady at 760.00 billion yen, just shy of the estimated 763.88 billion yen by analysts.
- In the first quarter, operating income reached 27.50 billion yen, marking a 1.1% increase year-over-year, but below the forecasted 29.04 billion yen.
- First-quarter net income came in at 28.17 billion yen, experiencing a 39% decline year-over-year, falling short of the 30.03 billion yen estimate.
- Net sales for the first quarter were 167.17 billion yen, up 14% year-over-year, yet less than the estimated 170.36 billion yen.
- Analyst recommendations include 2 buy ratings and 3 hold ratings, with no sell ratings.
Hikari Tsushin on Smartkarma
According to Michael Fritzell, a top analyst on Smartkarma, Hikari Tsushin, the Japanese sales organization founded by Yasumitsu Shigeta, has been a topic of conversation on platforms like Twitter and Substack. In his recent research report titled “Hikari Tsushin‘s Portfolio,” Fritzell delves into the company’s portfolio of publicly listed equities. Despite the buzz surrounding Hikari Tsushin, Fritzell personally maintains a cautious stance, highlighting the company’s primary role in aiding other businesses in customer acquisition.
A look at Hikari Tsushin Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
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
The long-term outlook for Hikari Tsushin, Inc. appears to be optimistic based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong emphasis on growth and positive momentum, the company is positioned for expansion and market success. Hikari Tsushin scores well in both growth and momentum, indicating its potential to thrive in the competitive telecommunications industry. This suggests that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities and increase its market share.
Despite facing some challenges in terms of value and dividend factors, with slightly lower scores, Hikari Tsushin‘s overall resilience provides a stable foundation for its operations. As a mobile telecommunication service subscription agency that also offers a range of related products and services, including office automation equipment and insurance, Hikari Tsushin is diversifying its revenue streams and demonstrating adaptability in changing market conditions.
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