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Keyence Corp (6861) Earnings Update: FY Dividend Forecast Misses Estimates, But 4Q Results Show Strong Growth

• Keyence’s forecasted dividend for the fiscal year is 300.00 yen, falling short of the estimated 348.57 yen.

• Operating income in the fourth quarter increased by 4.3% year-on-year (y/y), reaching 135.50 billion yen, outdoing the estimate of 131.16 billion yen.

• Net income also saw an impressive y/y rise of 8.7%, finishing at 103.22 billion yen. This exceeded the estimation of 94.5 billion yen.

• Fourth quarter net sales had a 7.6% y/y jump, at 260.10 billion yen; surpassing the estimated 255.21 billion yen.

• The company’s performance has been assessed by multiple entities resulting in 14 buys, 3 holds, and 1 sell.

• It is important to note that all results and comparisons are based on values reported by the company from its original disclosures.


A look at Keyence Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience4
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

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

Keyence Corp, a renowned company in the field of factory automation and high-tech hobby products, is positioned for long-term success based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid Growth score of 4 and Resilience score of 4, Keyence Corp shows strong potential for sustained expansion and stability in the face of challenges. Additionally, its Momentum score of 3 indicates promising performance trends. While Value and Dividend scores are lower at 2, the overall outlook for Keyence Corp remains optimistic due to its favorable ratings in growth, resilience, and momentum.

Keyence Corp‘s focus on developing, manufacturing, and selling a diverse range of sensors and measuring instruments for factory automation underscores its commitment to innovation and technological advancement. From fiber optic sensors to programmable logic controllers, Keyence Corp offers a range of cutting-edge products that cater to the needs of various industries. With a balanced combination of growth potential, resilience, and positive momentum, Keyence Corp is well-positioned to maintain its strong market presence and drive future success in the long run.


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