- Kikkoman’s 1Q operating income is 19.09 billion yen, down 11% year-over-year, missing the estimate of 20.3 billion yen.
- The company’s net income for the first quarter stands at 15.29 billion yen, a decline of 15% y/y, slightly below the forecast of 15.71 billion yen.
- Net sales reached 175.66 billion yen, showing a decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous year, and falling short of the estimated 178.12 billion yen.
- For 2026, Kikkoman maintains its forecast for operating income at 75.20 billion yen, slightly above the estimate of 73.47 billion yen.
- The net income forecast for 2026 remains at 59.60 billion yen, which is higher than the projected 58.06 billion yen.
- Kikkoman continues to forecast net sales for 2026 at 744.50 billion yen, surpassing the estimate of 720.9 billion yen.
- The dividend forecast remains steady at 25.00 yen, close to the estimated 25.07 yen.
- Analyst recommendations include 4 buys, 9 holds, and 0 sells for Kikkoman.
A look at Kikkoman Corp Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| 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
The long-term outlook for Kikkoman Corporation appears promising based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores assessment. With a solid score for growth and resilience, the company is positioned to expand and withstand market challenges. Kikkoman’s focus on developing and adapting to changing consumer demands bodes well for its future performance.
While there are areas for potential improvement such as value and momentum, the overall outlook remains positive due to the company’s strong performance in growth and resilience. Kikkoman Corporation’s diverse product portfolio, including soy sauce and alcoholic beverages, combined with its international presence through Del Monte brand products and restaurants, positions it well for long-term success in the food industry.
Summary: Kikkoman Corporation produces and markets soy sauce, alcoholic beverages, and other food products. The Company has marketing rights for Del Monte brand products outside of the United States. Kikkoman also operates restaurants in Japan and other countries.
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