Zeon stock gained 1.23 percent as analysts see upside

Published on 10/07/2026 at 02:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Zeon analysts set a JPY 2,587 average target on September 25, 2026, with nine analysts at Buy. Q1 net income rose 69.4 percent to JPY 12.711 billion.

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Zeon stock (ISIN JP3725400000) was trading at JPY 2,474 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST, up 1.23 percent from the prior close. The move came as the latest analyst consensus kept a positive view on the Japanese specialty materials producer.

Analysts see further upside

According to Minkabu on September 25, 2026, the consensus rating was Buy, based on nine analysts: three Strong Buy ratings, two Buy ratings, three Neutral ratings and one Sell rating. The average price target was JPY 2,587, which was 4.6 percent above the October 6 price of JPY 2,474.

The target is a modest step above the latest market level, leaving the earnings trend as the central test for the valuation. Zeon's 52-week range was JPY 1,538 to JPY 2,618, putting the October 6 price 5.5 percent below the yearly high.

First-quarter profit accelerates

Zeon's first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, showed revenue of JPY 109.466 billion, up 6.2 percent from the prior-year quarter. Operating profit reached JPY 16.301 billion, while net income attributable to owners of the parent rose 69.4 percent year over year to JPY 12.711 billion, according to note.com in a review published September 21, 2026.

The earnings mix matters because the profit increase was much faster than revenue growth. That gap points to operating leverage, pricing and cost control as the figures investors will continue to track through the fiscal year.

Specialty materials define the company

Zeon operates across elastomer materials and specialty materials, with revenue contributions of JPY 223.77 billion and JPY 128.76 billion, respectively, according to Simply Wall St on October 6, 2026. The company serves markets in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia.

For investors, the contrast is clear: the stock remains below its 52-week high, while first-quarter net income advanced to JPY 12.711 billion and the analyst target stands at JPY 2,587.

Zeon stock stays below its yearly high

Zeon stock was trading at JPY 2,474 on October 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST, with a session range of JPY 2,415 to JPY 2,474 and volume of 1,116,500 shares. Its market capitalization was JPY 473.4 billion.