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Shimano Inc (7309) Earnings: FY Net Income Forecast Cut, First Quarter Results Show Strong Sales but Lagging Profits

  • Shimano has reduced its full-year net income forecast to 63.80 billion yen, down from a previous forecast of 71.00 billion yen, and below the market estimate of 71.83 billion yen.
  • The company maintains its forecast for operating income at 70.00 billion yen, which is below the market estimate of 75.34 billion yen.
  • Shimano’s forecast for net sales remains at 470.00 billion yen, slightly below the market estimate of 472.86 billion yen.
  • The expected dividend per share is set at 339.00 yen, marginally above the market estimate of 332.98 yen.
  • For the first quarter, Shimano’s net sales increased by 13% year-over-year to 113.54 billion yen, exceeding the estimated 108.83 billion yen.
  • First quarter operating income rose by 20% year-over-year, reaching 16.14 billion yen, surpassing the estimate of 15.07 billion yen.
  • Despite revenue growth, first quarter net income dropped by 59% year-over-year to 9.79 billion yen, falling short of the estimated 12.08 billion yen.
  • Current analyst recommendations for Shimano include 3 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Shimano Inc on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma have provided mixed coverage of Shimano Inc, offering varying perspectives on the company’s performance and future outlook.

Mark Chadwick, in his bearish report “Shimano (7309) | Gears Grinding,” highlighted the potential negative impact of US tariffs on Shimano’s profits due to complex supply chains, raising concerns about valuation and suggesting potential for increased shareholder returns. Conversely, in the bullish report “Shimano (7309) | A Slow but Steady Ascent,” Chadwick acknowledged Shimano’s cautious guidance for FY25 amidst a recovering bike market and emphasized the company’s strong financial position and quality performance, indicating long-term potential. With investors monitoring Shimano’s capital allocation decisions, there is anticipation for strategic moves to enhance shareholder value.


A look at Shimano Inc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth2
Resilience5
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

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

Shimano Inc, a company that manufactures products for bicycling, snowboarding, and fishing, has a mixed outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. While the company scores moderately on factors such as Value, Dividend, and Growth, it excels in Resilience with a top score of 5. This indicates that Shimano Inc is well-positioned to withstand market challenges and economic fluctuations over the long term.

Although the company’s Momentum score is at a moderate level of 3, the strong performance in Resilience suggests that Shimano Inc may weather short-term fluctuations in the market. Investors may find the company appealing for its stable and enduring nature, particularly in uncertain economic climates. With a diverse product range and a strong presence in key export markets like Asia, Europe, and the United States, Shimano Inc could be a solid choice for long-term investment strategies.


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