In a report released today, Lisa Jiang from Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Kubota (KUBTF – Research Report), with a price target of Yen2,300.00.
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Lisa Jiang’s rating is based on the observation that Kubota’s fourth-quarter operating profit saw a significant decline of 42% year-over-year, primarily due to unfavorable currency effects, decreased sales, and increased costs related to raw materials and production. Despite these challenges, the full-year operating profit was approximately in line with market expectations, indicating stability in the company’s financial performance.
Furthermore, the initial guidance for the following fiscal year’s operating profit suggests an 11% year-over-year decrease, but this was largely anticipated by the market. This guidance reflects the company’s cautious outlook due to potential adverse foreign exchange impacts. These elements combined provide a rationale for the Hold rating, as they suggest neither strong growth nor significant decline in the near-term outlook for Kubota’s stock.
Jiang covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Kubota, SMC (OR), and Ebara. According to TipRanks, Jiang has an average return of 7.2% and a 57.14% success rate on recommended stocks.