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Disclosures on August 5 highlight upward revisions and sharp profit gains as positive factors
In disclosures released on August 5, many companies reported upward revisions to earnings and sharp profit increases as positive factors. Takamatsu Construction Group saw its ordinary profit for the April–June quarter jump 2.9 times. Nitto Boseki raised its full-year ordinary profit forecast by 15 percent, adding to its record profit outlook. Kao lifted its full-year net profit forecast by 4 percent and introduced a new shareholder benefit program. On the negative side, Cruise saw its ordinary loss for the April–June quarter widen, and Unicharm cut its full-year net profit forecast by 19 percent.
1762.JP · Capital · Positive Takamatsu Construction Group saw its ordinary profit for the April–June quarter jump 2.9 times.
3110.JP · Capital · Positive Nitto Boseki raised its full-year ordinary profit forecast by 15%, adding to its record profit outlook.
4452.JP · Capital · Positive Kao lifted its full-year net profit forecast by 4% and introduced a new shareholder benefit program.
8113.JP · Capital · Negative Unicharm cut its full-year net profit forecast by 19%.