Kato Manufacturing - Although the financial estimate for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is expected to finish with a final loss, there are hopes for revenue improvement in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Kato Works Co., Ltd. (6390) is a major Construction Machinery manufacturer with nearly 130 years of history since its establishment as a sole proprietorship in 1895. As a pioneer in the construction machinery industry, essential for building social infrastructure, the company currently focuses its business on construction cranes and hydraulic excavators. It is characterized by customer-oriented product development that emphasizes qualities like 'durability', 'strength', and 'ease of operation' in response to customer demands, earning high trust from clients. The lineup of construction cranes includes rough terrain cranes.
Japan Post, Idemitsu Kosan, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Brokerage Previous Changed -------------------------------------------------------- <5020> ENEOS Daiwa "3" "2" <6525> KOKUSAISMBC Nikko "2" "1" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Brokerage Previous Changed -------------------------------------------------------- <7
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[Fisco Selected Stocks] 【Material Stocks】 Cybozu <4776> 2144 yen (12/19) engages in the development, sales, and operation of groupware such as 'kintone'. The year-end Dividends forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2024 has been revised to 'undecided'. The previous estimate was 15 yen, and the one before that was 14 yen. It is being considered for an increase, and it is scheduled to be announced immediately after it is confirmed. Additionally, the performance forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2025 was announced. The operating profit is estimated to be 8.437 billion yen.
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Upgraded - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ----------------------------------------------------- <6525> KOKUSAISMBC Daiwa "2" "1" <5020> ENEOS Daiwa "3" "2" <4755> Rakuten G Okasan "Hold" "Bullish" Downgraded - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After ------------------------------------------
TOPPAN, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, etc.
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