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Kikkoman Corp (2801) Earnings: 1Q Operating Income Surges 60%, Net Income Up 70%, Exceeding Estimates

  • Kikkoman’s first quarter operating income reached 21.47 billion yen, a 60% increase year-over-year, surpassing the 19.36 billion yen estimate.
  • Net income for the first quarter was 18.05 billion yen, up 70% year-over-year, beating the estimated 13.26 billion yen.
  • Net sales in the first quarter were 178.22 billion yen, a 12% year-over-year increase, exceeding the 171.92 billion yen estimate.
  • For the full year 2025, Kikkoman maintains its operating income forecast at 70.80 billion yen, below the 75.93 billion yen estimate.
  • The company also stands by its net income forecast of 57.60 billion yen for 2025, compared to the 60.73 billion yen estimate.
  • Kikkoman continues to project net sales of 685.00 billion yen for 2025, under the 709.72 billion yen estimate.
  • The dividend forecast remains 21.00 yen, slightly below the 22.09 yen estimate.
  • Analyst recommendations include 5 buys, 4 holds, and 3 sells.

A look at Kikkoman Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience3
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

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Kikkoman Corp appears to have a positive long-term outlook. The company scores well in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, with lower scores in Value and Dividend. With a strong emphasis on growth and resilience, Kikkoman Corp‘s ability to adapt to market changes and maintain momentum is seen as favorable for its future prospects.

Kikkoman Corporation, known for its production and marketing of soy sauce, alcoholic beverages, and other food products, holds marketing rights for Del Monte brand products globally outside the United States. Additionally, the company operates restaurants in various countries. With a focus on growth and adaptability, Kikkoman Corp‘s diverse product portfolio and global presence position it well for long-term success in the competitive food industry.


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