The earnings call presents a mixed outlook with significant achievements in shareholder returns, high-performance plastics, and medical business offset by challenges in the housing market and delayed product approvals.

Company Guidance

During the earnings call for the second quarter of 2024, the executives provided detailed guidance on the company's performance and future expectations. The company achieved a first-half operating profit of JPY 41.2 billion, slightly below the forecast but an increase of JPY 0.8 billion from the previous year. For the full fiscal year, they revised expectations to achieve a record high operating profit of JPY 100 billion, despite challenges in the housing market. Net profit is projected at JPY 75 billion, with an increased annual dividend of JPY 71 per share. The company plans a share buyback totaling 8 million shares for the fiscal year. Key growth drivers include the High-Performance Plastics (HPP) segment, expected to reach a record operating profit of JPY 51.5 billion, and the medical business, targeting a full-year operating profit of JPY 13.5 billion. Currency fluctuations, particularly the depreciation of the yen, have impacted results, with assumed exchange rates of JPY 145 for the dollar and JPY 158 for the euro. The executives emphasized strategic investments in growth areas such as perovskite solar cells and a focus on strengthening the profitability of the housing business.

Record High Operating Profit Forecast

The company expects to achieve record high operating profit of JPY 100 billion for the fiscal year despite challenges in the housing market.

Increase in Shareholder Returns

The annual dividend was raised by JPY 5 to JPY 71 per share, and an additional 4 million shares are set for buyback in the second half, totaling 8 million shares for the fiscal year.

Growth in High Performance Plastics

HPP segment expects a significant increase in both net sales and operating profit with a record-high operating profit in the second half and full year.

Medical Business Performance

Net sales reached a record high of JPY 43.7 billion in the first half, with plans to achieve a record high operating profit of JPY 13.5 billion for the full year.

UIEP Company Achievements

Despite a slump in markets, UIEP increased operating profit by securing margins and controlling fixed costs, targeting new record highs for both OP amount and OP margin.

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Sekisui Chemical Co (JP:4204) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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JP:4204 Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jan 30, 2025	2024 (Q3)	48.10 / -	33.04	―	―	―
Oct 31, 2024	2024 (Q2)	36.70 / 46.04	47.78	-3.64% (-1.74)
Jul 31, 2024	2024 (Q1)	29.80 / 56.47	56.4	0.12% (+0.07)
Apr 26, 2024	2023 (Q4)	46.30 / 46.72	38.3	21.97% (+8.42)
Jan 30, 2024	2023 (Q3)	32.00 / 33.04	31.7	4.23% (+1.34)
Oct 30, 2023	2023 (Q2)	36.40 / 47.78	56.1	-14.83% (-8.32)
Jul 28, 2023	2023 (Q1)	56.40 / 56.40	33.08	70.50% (+23.32)
Apr 28, 2023	2022 (Q4)	47.80 / 38.30	54.6	-29.85% (-16.30)
Jan 30, 2023	2022 (Q3)	47.30 / 31.70	37.3	-15.01% (-5.60)
Oct 27, 2022	2022 (Q2)	40.80 / 56.10	-36.78	252.53% (+92.88)	―	―

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JP:4204 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Oct 31, 2024	¥2155.00	¥2170.00	+0.70%
Jul 31, 2024	¥2206.61	¥2236.61	+1.36%
Apr 26, 2024	¥2188.41	¥2191.85	+0.16%
Jan 30, 2024	¥2092.28	¥2091.80	-0.02%

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FAQ

When does Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd (JP:4204) report earnings?

Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd (JP:4204) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.

What is Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd (JP:4204) earnings time?

Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd (JP:4204) earnings time is at Jan 30, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.

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What is the P/E ratio of Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd stock?

The P/E ratio of Sekisui Chemical Co is 14.9.

What is JP:4204 EPS forecast?

JP:4204 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q3) is ¥48.1.

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