DIC stock rises 1.93 percent before November results

Published on 10/07/2026 at 06:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

DIC stock traded at JPY 5,120 on October 7, 2026, with market capitalization at JPY 484.8 billion. First-half operating profit reached JPY 51.850 billion.

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DIC stock rose 1.93 percent to JPY 5,120 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. JST. The next scheduled results release is November 12, 2026, when DIC plans to publish figures for the nine months ended September 30.

First half supports higher forecast

DIC reported first-half FY2026 revenue of JPY 592.983 billion and operating profit of JPY 51.850 billion, according to Traders Web on September 25, 2026. The same table shows a full-year company forecast of JPY 1.140 trillion in revenue, up 8.3 percent from fiscal year 2025, and JPY 78.0 billion in operating profit, up 49.4 percent.

That forecast puts profitability ahead of sales growth. For investors, the difference matters because DIC's projected operating-profit increase is 41.1 percentage points larger than its revenue growth rate.

Buyback adds shareholder support

DIC's capital allocation is another part of the current picture. Shared Research reported on September 10, 2026, that its first-half update included upward revisions to the FY2026 forecast, year-end dividend forecasts and a share buyback. The earlier August 10 update is also listed as the first-half flash report.

The analyst view remains constructive but measured. According to MINKABU on September 27, 2026, two analysts rated DIC Strong Buy or Buy, producing a Strong Buy consensus and an average target of JPY 5,650. That target lies 10.35 percent above the October 7 trading price of JPY 5,120.

November date sets next checkpoint

DIC's investor-relations calendar lists November 12, 2026, for the announcement of consolidated results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, scheduled for 12:00 p.m. JST, according to DIC Corporation. The release will test whether the stronger first-half operating trend is carrying into the second half.

DIC's market capitalization stood at JPY 484.8 billion on October 7, 2026, with volume of 272,100 shares. The 52-week range was JPY 3,498 to JPY 5,876, leaving the stock below its yearly high while the latest session remained positive.

DIC stock trades above JPY 5,000

DIC stock was last at JPY 5,120 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. JST. The price was within the session range of JPY 5,010 to JPY 5,127.