- Kawasaki Kisen increased its forecast for fiscal year operating income to 102.00 billion yen compared to the previous estimate of 93.00 billion yen and analysts’ estimate of 97.01 billion yen.
- Net income forecast was raised to 210.00 billion yen from a previous 120.00 billion yen, beating the estimate of 185.05 billion yen.
- Net sales projection seen at 1.02 trillion yen, up from 980.00 billion yen, and surpassing the estimate of 986.95 billion yen.
- In the first half of the fiscal year, net sales are forecasted to be 533.00 billion yen, an increase from the previous 494.00 billion yen.
- Operating income for the first half is expected to be 60.00 billion yen, compared to 51.00 billion yen previously.
- First half net income is anticipated to rise to 162.00 billion yen, up from 77.00 billion yen.
- Despite these positive forecasts, Kawasaki Kisen shares dropped by 4.7% to 2,284 yen with 15.7 million shares traded.
- The current analyst recommendations include 0 buys, 8 holds, and 2 sells.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma are closely following Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, including insights from Travis Lundy. In his report titled “KLINE (9107) – More Profit, More Shareholder Return 3mo Buyback Inbound,” Lundy’s sentiment leans towards bullish. He notes that while KLINE beat earnings slightly, its Return on Equity (ROE) remains a concern. The company’s announcement of a significant buyback is seen as positive, potentially leading to price increases. However, Lundy points out that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha is no longer the most attractively priced option in the market.
Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha‘s recent financial performance, with consolidated revenues exceeding expectations and operational profits slightly lagging, has drawn attention from analysts. The company’s guidance for the year ending March 2025 significantly surpasses analyst consensus on revenue, slightly on operational profit, and marginally on net profit. Additionally, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has increased its medium-term shareholder return target from ¥500 billion to ¥700 billion and announced a ¥100 billion (5.5%) buyback plan to be executed over the next 3 months, indicating a proactive approach to enhancing shareholder value.
A look at Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 4.0 |
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
Analysts assessing Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha‘s long-term outlook based on Smartkarma Smart Scores have highlighted favorable ratings in several key areas. With strong scores in Dividend and Momentum, the company is showing resilience and positive growth potential according to the analysis. This indicates favorable prospects for investors looking at the company’s performance over the long haul.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, known for its marine cargo and passenger transportation services worldwide, is positioned well with high scores in Value and Dividend. These factors, combined with its services ranging from ocean liners to energy transportation, paint a positive picture for the company’s future prospects. Despite moderate ratings in Growth and Resilience, the company’s overall strong performance in key areas bodes well for investors eyeing long-term opportunities.
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