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Ngk Spark Plug (5334) Earnings: Niterra Co Ltd’s 1Q Operating Income Surpasses Estimates Despite Year-over-Year Decline

  • Niterra Co Ltd’s operating income for the first quarter was 33.85 billion yen, which is a 14% decline compared to last year. However, it surpassed the estimated 33.42 billion yen.
  • The company’s net income for the same period was 24.03 billion yen, also down 14% year-over-year, but exceeded the estimate of 22.71 billion yen.
  • Net sales rose by 2.7% from the previous year, achieving 169.93 billion yen, slightly below the expected 170.8 billion yen.
  • The forecast for 2026 remains unchanged, with an expected operating income of 130.00 billion yen, below the estimate of 133.11 billion yen.
  • Niterra projects a net income of 90.00 billion yen for 2026, trailing the predicted 95.26 billion yen.
  • The company anticipates net sales of 688.00 billion yen in 2026, short of the estimated 692.48 billion yen.
  • The forecasted dividend for 2026 is 182.00 yen, slightly less than the estimated 183.67 yen.
  • Current market sentiment includes 5 buy recommendations, 5 hold recommendations, and no sell recommendations.

A look at Ngk Spark Plug Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth4
Resilience4
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.8

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

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of spark plugs for various vehicles and ceramic products for other industries, is positioned for a positive long-term outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With above-average scores in Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company seems well-equipped to weather market challenges and continue its upward trajectory. The solid Dividend score reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding its investors, while the high Growth, Resilience, and Momentum scores indicate a promising future with steady expansion and stability.

Supported by its strong brand presence and international reach with subsidiaries in key countries, NGK Spark Plug is likely to leverage its positive Smartkarma Smart Scores to drive sustained growth and profitability in the coming years. Overall, the outlook for NGK Spark Plug appears optimistic, making it a company to watch for potential investors seeking a reliable long-term investment.


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