- Mitsubishi Chemical‘s first-quarter net income significantly missed estimates, recording 19.63 billion yen, a decrease of 51% year-over-year, against an estimate of 80.5 billion yen.
- Operating income for the quarter was 60.91 billion yen, down by 28% compared to the previous year.
- Net sales for the first quarter were 880.65 billion yen, a decline of 22% year-over-year, missing the estimated figure of 918.31 billion yen.
- Revenue from Industrial Gases stood at 313.02 billion yen, slightly lower by 4.4% year-over-year, against an estimate of 325.59 billion yen.
- Despite current losses, Mitsubishi Chemical maintains its first-half forecast, expecting operating income of 111.00 billion yen, net income of 130.00 billion yen, and net sales of 1.80 trillion yen.
- The company also keeps its 2026 year forecast with operating income projected at 202.00 billion yen, slightly below the estimate of 208.07 billion yen.
- 2026 net income is forecasted at 145.00 billion yen, surpassing the estimate of 138.42 billion yen.
- Projected net sales for 2026 remain at 3.74 trillion yen, close to the estimated 3.75 trillion yen.
- The dividend is expected to hold steady at 32.00 yen, meeting the estimates.
- Following the report, Mitsubishi Chemical shares fell by 3.3% to 799.60 yen with a trading volume of 7.21 million shares.
- Current market recommendations consist of 5 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
A look at Mitsubishi Chemical Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 5 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 2 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.6 |
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
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Mitsubishi Chemical shows a promising long-term outlook. With top scores in both Value and Dividend categories, the company is positioned well in terms of financial strength and investor returns. However, Growth and Resilience scores are relatively lower, indicating potential areas for improvement in expanding operations and managing risks. The Momentum score of 4 suggests a positive trend in the market sentiment towards Mitsubishi Chemical.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, formed from the merger of Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsubishi Pharma, operates as a holding company overseeing its subsidiary operations. With strong scores in key areas like Value and Dividend, the company showcases stability and profitability. Although there are areas for potential growth and resilience enhancements, the overall outlook for Mitsubishi Chemical appears solid, supported by a positive momentum score.
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