The earnings reported after the close on 2 October by IDEC and 北恵 are expected to receive a positive market assessment. IDEC raised its ordinary profit forecast for the current fiscal year from its previous forecast, while 北恵 achieved higher profit for both the 3Q cumulative period and the June–August quarter.
Among the earnings announcements made after the close on 2 October, the article highlights companies whose strong performance or increased dividends are likely to receive a positive market assessment. IDEC raised its ordinary profit forecast for the current fiscal year from the previous forecast of ¥6.75 billion to ¥8.95 billion, and the projected increase in profit was expanded to 36.2%. Sales are expected to exceed the plan by 12.6%, including overseas factors, due mainly to increased capital investment in AI- and digital-related fields.
北恵's ordinary profit for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year ending November 2026 was ¥670 million, up 3.1% year on year. In the most recent 3-month period, June–August, ordinary profit was ¥190 million, up 56.0% year on year. The company is expanding its sales channels through growth in new housing and renovation markets, increased sales of environmentally conscious products and expansion into construction work.