- Otsuka Corp has increased its forecast for the full-year operating income to 86.20 billion yen, surpassing both the previous forecast of 82.30 billion yen and analysts’ estimate of 85.07 billion yen.
- The company now projects a full-year net income of 58.70 billion yen, an improvement from the prior outlook of 55.00 billion yen, though slightly below the estimate of 59.64 billion yen.
- Projected net sales for the full year are 1.26 trillion yen, above the earlier view of 1.21 trillion yen and exceeding the estimate of 1.25 trillion yen.
- The proposed dividend remains at 85.00 yen, marginally under the market estimate of 86.00 yen.
- For the second quarter, Otsuka Corp reported an operating income of 28.00 billion yen, outperforming the estimate of 25.33 billion yen.
- Net income for the second quarter came in at 19.64 billion yen, higher than the expected 17.18 billion yen.
- The company achieved net sales of 379.59 billion yen during the quarter, exceeding the forecasted figure of 348.41 billion yen.
- Analyst recommendations include 9 buys, 2 holds, and 2 sells.
A look at Otsuka Corp Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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
According to Smartkarma’s Smart Scores, Otsuka Corp‘s long-term outlook seems promising, with high ratings in key factors. The company scores well in Dividend, Growth, Resilience, indicating stability and potential for future expansion. Otsuka Corp‘s focus on dividends and growth potential positions it favorably for investors seeking reliable returns and sustained performance in the market.
Despite slightly lower scores in Value and Momentum, Otsuka Corp‘s strong performance in areas such as Dividend and Growth underscores its solid foundation and future prospects. Investors may view Otsuka Corp as a dependable choice for long-term investment due to its consistent dividends, growth trajectory, and resilience in the face of market challenges.
### Summary: Otsuka Corporation specializes in designing computer information systems and software, alongside selling computer peripherals, facsimiles, copy machines, and telecommunication equipment. The company also provides computer training classes for its customers. ###
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