Share Buyback and Dividend Increase Will Influence Future LNG Valuations

Analysts have maintained their price target for Inpex at ¥2,548. This steady outlook is supported by unchanged revenue and profit margin forecasts as well as expectations of a slightly reduced discount rate.

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Inpex from ¥2,521 to ¥2,548. They cite an improved profit margin outlook and a slight reduction in the discount rate, which together support a modestly higher price target.

The consensus price target for Inpex has increased to ¥2521, reflecting improved sentiment driven by slightly better revenue growth forecasts and a modest uptick in net profit margin. What's in the News Board resolved to acquire treasury stock and authorized a share buyback plan.

As Inpex’s future P/E and discount rate remained essentially unchanged, analysts have kept their outlook steady, reflected in only a slight increase in the fair value estimate to ¥2411. What's in the News Board approved acquisition of treasury stock and authorized a share buyback plan.