Alfresa stock fell 2.20 percent on October 2 amid profit pressure

Published on 10/04/2026 at 19:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Alfresa stock carries a JPY 2,293.33 average 12-month target from 3 analysts versus JPY 2,220.50 on October 2. Q1 FY27 net income was JPY 2.476 billion.

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Alfresa stock fell 2.20 percent to JPY 2,220.50 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 2, 2026, with volume of 502,900 shares. The move followed a mixed Q1 FY27 picture: revenue rose to JPY 788.960 billion, while net income fell to JPY 2.476 billion.

Revenue grew while profit weakened

According to Finanztrends, Q1 FY27 revenue increased 4.07 percent from JPY 758.118 billion in Q1 FY26 to JPY 788.960 billion. The same quarterly table shows operating profit at JPY 5.597 billion and a 0.71 percent operating margin for Q1 FY27.

Profit performance was the weaker signal. Q1 FY27 net income of JPY 2.476 billion was 50.52 percent below the JPY 5.004 billion reported for Q1 FY26, leaving net margin at 0.31 percent.

Analysts see limited upside

Investing.com lists a Neutral consensus based on 3 analysts, with 0 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings and 1 Sell rating. The average 12-month price target is JPY 2,293.33, compared with a low of JPY 2,180 and a high of JPY 2,500.

Against the October 2 price of JPY 2,220.50, the average target lies 3.28 percent above the stock price. The narrow gap puts the profit decline and the companys ability to convert revenue growth into earnings at the center of the valuation debate.

Stock remains below its yearly high

Alfresa was last at JPY 2,220.50 at 3:30 p.m. JST on October 2, 2026. Its 52-week range was JPY 2,070 to JPY 2,685.50, placing the price 17.33 percent below the yearly high and giving the market a clear benchmark for the recovery question.