New Risk • Jul 03
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 2.8% Last year net profit margin: 4.1% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.8% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥11.2b market cap, or US$69.3m). New Risk • Jun 01
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 3.3% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.8% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥10.9b market cap, or US$68.3m). Reported Earnings • May 18
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥60.79 (vs JP¥89.16 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥60.79 (down from JP¥89.16 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥34.5b (down 1.7% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥975.0m (down 32% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 4.1% in FY 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • May 13
Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026 Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026. Annonce • May 10
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on May 13, 2026 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results at 3:00 PM, Tokyo Standard Time on May 13, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥17.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 26 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 34% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.9%). Reported Earnings • Jan 31
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥58.30 (vs JP¥64.97 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥58.30 (down from JP¥64.97 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥12.4b (down 2.5% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥935.0m (down 10% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 7.5% (down from 8.2% in 3Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Declared Dividend • Dec 13
First half dividend of JP¥17.00 announced Dividend of JP¥17.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 26th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 4.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (20% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (21% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Earnings per share has grown by 16% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥13.59 (vs JP¥17.15 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥13.59 (down from JP¥17.15 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥7.81b (down 5.7% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥218.0m (down 21% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 3.3% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2025. Payment date: 12 December 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.2%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.12 (vs JP¥2.18 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥2.12 (down from JP¥2.18 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥6.60b (down 1.2% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥34.0m (down 2.9% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.5% (in line with 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year. Board Change • Jul 09
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Osamu Nozaki was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥10.00 announced Dividend of JP¥10.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 12th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (29% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (21% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Earnings per share has grown by 11% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annonce • Jul 02
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 29, 2025 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 29, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jun 29
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥89.16 (vs JP¥93.90 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥89.16 (down from JP¥93.90 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥35.1b (up 1.0% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.43b (down 5.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 4.1% (down from 4.3% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year. Reported Earnings • May 15
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥89.16 (vs JP¥93.90 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥89.16 (down from JP¥93.90 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥35.1b (up 1.0% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.43b (down 5.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 4.1% (down from 4.3% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year. Annonce • May 14
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 13, 2025 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 13, 2025 Annonce • May 13
Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2025 Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥17.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 27 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 29% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Jan 31
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥64.97 (vs JP¥63.16 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥64.97 (up from JP¥63.16 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥12.8b (down 2.5% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥1.04b (up 2.9% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from 7.7% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Dec 13
First half dividend of JP¥17.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥17.00. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 27th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (18% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (44% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 30% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annonce • Nov 19
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jan 30, 2025 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jan 30, 2025 Reported Earnings • Oct 31
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥17.15 (vs JP¥14.72 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥17.15 (up from JP¥14.72 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥8.28b (up 5.0% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥275.0m (up 17% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 3.0% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 12 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.7%). Reported Earnings • Jul 28
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.18 (vs JP¥5.61 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥2.18 (down from JP¥5.61 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥6.68b (flat on 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥35.0m (down 61% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.5% (down from 1.3% in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Jul 11
Final dividend of JP¥10.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥10.00. Ex-date: 27th September 2024 Payment date: 12th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (41% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (27% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 35% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annonce • Jun 28
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Jun 26, 2024 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Jun 26, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 12
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥93.90 (vs JP¥110 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥93.90 (down from JP¥110 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥34.8b (down 4.7% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥1.51b (down 15% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 4.3% (down from 4.8% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • May 12
Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2024 Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2024. Annonce • Mar 28
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 10, 2024 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 10, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥17.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 01 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Feb 02
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥63.16 (vs JP¥67.46 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥63.16 (down from JP¥67.46 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥13.1b (down 3.2% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥1.01b (down 6.4% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.7% (down from 8.0% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥14.72 (vs JP¥20.39 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥14.72 (down from JP¥20.39 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥7.88b (down 9.9% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥236.0m (down 28% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 3.7% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share at 4.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 13 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 28% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.1%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%). Reported Earnings • Jul 29
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥5.61 (vs JP¥8.04 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥5.61 (down from JP¥8.04 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥6.73b (down 2.5% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥90.0m (down 30% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 1.9% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • May 28
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jul 28, 2023 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jul 28, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 18
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥110 (vs JP¥53.81 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥110 (up from JP¥53.81 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥36.5b (up 5.0% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥1.76b (up 104% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.8% (up from 2.5% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share at 3.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 29 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 9.8% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.0%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Jan 31
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥67.46 (vs JP¥33.73 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥67.46 (up from JP¥33.73 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥13.5b (up 2.8% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.08b (up 100% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.0% (up from 4.1% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • Nov 27
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jan 30, 2023 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Jan 30, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 20
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.39 (vs JP¥7.67 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥20.39 (up from JP¥7.67 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥8.75b (up 20% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥327.0m (up 166% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.7% (up from 1.7% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Ushio Osamu was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 28
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.39 (vs JP¥7.67 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥20.39 (up from JP¥7.67 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥8.75b (up 20% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥327.0m (up 166% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.7% (up from 1.7% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 13 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% and the cash payout ratio is 89%. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%). Annonce • Aug 31
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Oct 27, 2022 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Oct 27, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jul 30
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.04 (vs JP¥6.49 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥8.04 (up from JP¥6.49 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥6.90b (up 3.2% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥129.0m (up 24% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.9% (up from 1.6% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annonce • Jun 29
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Jul 28, 2022 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Jul 28, 2022 Annonce • May 18
Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 28, 2022 Weds Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 28, 2022. Agenda: General meeting of shareholders. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥53.81 (vs JP¥62.35 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥53.81 (down from JP¥62.35 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥34.8b (up 13% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥863.0m (down 14% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 3.2% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 36% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Outside Director Ushio Osamu was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annonce • Apr 08
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 13, 2022 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 13, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 25 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 38% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.2%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Jan 30
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥33.73 (down from JP¥49.94 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥13.2b (up 14% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥541.0m (down 33% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.1% (down from 6.9% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥7.67 (vs JP¥8.60 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥7.32b (up 5.6% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥123.0m (down 11% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.0% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 11 December 2021. Trailing yield: 3.7%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Jun 30
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥62.35 (vs JP¥52.56 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥30.9b (up 2.5% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥1.00b (up 19% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.8% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥62.35 (vs JP¥52.56 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥30.9b (up 2.5% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥1.00b (up 19% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.8% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 25 June 2021. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Annonce • Mar 04
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on May 13, 2021 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on May 13, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 12
New 90-day high: JP¥518 The company is up 17% from its price of JP¥442 on 13 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Retail Distributors industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Jan 30
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥49.94 (vs JP¥37.47 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥11.6b (up 11% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥801.0m (up 33% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 6.9% (up from 5.8% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 20
New 90-day high: JP¥463 The company is up 2.0% from its price of JP¥456 on 22 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Retail Distributors industry, which is down 2.0% over the same period. Annonce • Dec 30
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Jan 28, 2021 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Jan 28, 2021 Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥8.60 The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥6.93b (down 7.8% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥138.0m (down 34% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 2.8% in 2Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 28
First half earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of JP¥655.0m, up 65% from the prior year. Total revenue was JP¥29.0b over the last 12 months, down 12% from the prior year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 20
New 90-day low: JP¥450 The company is down 10.0% from its price of JP¥501 on 22 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Retail Distributors industry, which is up 12% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 30
New 90-day low: JP¥470 The company is down 4.0% from its price of JP¥491 on 02 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Retail Distributors industry, which is up 20% over the same period. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming Dividend of JP¥10.00 Per Share Will be paid on the 12th of December to those who are registered shareholders by the 29th of September. The trailing yield of 3.6% is in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.1%), and it is higher than industry peers (1.8%). Annonce • Aug 30
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Oct 27, 2020 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Oct 27, 2020 Annonce • Jun 28
Weds Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Jul 29, 2020 Weds Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on Jul 29, 2020