HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. [4992.T]
TOKYO, Apr 10 (Pulse News Wire) – Hokko Chemical Industry CO.,LTD. (4992.T) reported robust performance for its fiscal first quarter ended February 2026, with revenue reaching ¥148 million and ordinary profit increasing to ¥12 million.
Revenue growth was driven primarily by strong sales in the pesticide division, particularly in domestic water rice agent sales and overseas exports to India and Brazil. The company also revised upward its long-term targets for fiscal 2029, projecting higher sales of ¥33 billion compared to the previous estimate of ¥32 billion.
Additionally, the firm expects increased operating profits of ¥35 million plus alpha, reflecting improved performance across key divisions. Despite challenges, the company remains optimistic about future prospects and plans to maintain its dividend payout ratio at 46%.
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