The consensus forecast for M3, Inc.'s ordinary profit for the fiscal year ending March 2027 fell 0.2% week on week to ¥79,789 million, slightly below the company's forecast of ¥81,000 million, according to reports. The rating consensus remained at 3.6.
The consensus forecast for M3, Inc.'s ordinary profit fell 0.2% from ¥80,016 million the previous week to ¥79,789 million. Market participants view this level as slightly bearish compared with the company's current forecast of ¥81,000 million. The new consensus figure is reportedly seen in some quarters as reflecting a cautious outlook.
Compared with the company's published forecast of ¥81,000 million, the consensus is slightly lower. The rating consensus was 3.6, unchanged from the previous week. As a result, the difference in profit outlooks has become a focus of market expectations.
Related stocks cited include SHIP HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, Suzuken, Terumo and Nihon Kohden. The prevailing view is that this move is limited to changes in profit forecasts within the medical and healthcare sector.