ナトコ has raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending October 2026. Operating profit is expected to reach ¥2.030 billion, up 40% from the previous fiscal year. Cumulative operating profit for the first 3 quarters was ¥1.650 billion, an increase of 64.8% year on year.
ナトコ, which manufactures and sells paints, inks, synthetic resins and fine chemicals, has raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending October 2026. The new operating profit forecast is ¥2.030 billion, approximately 45% higher than in the previous fiscal year. The increase reflects higher sales amid uncertainty over the outlook for the situation in the Middle East, as well as steady progress on individual projects in the fine chemicals business. The company also announced its results for the third quarter.
Cumulative operating profit was ¥1.650 billion, an increase of approximately 64.8% year on year.