MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. (TSE:3088) Half-Yearly Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. (TSE:3088) last week reported its latest interim results, which makes it a good time for investors to dive in and see if the business is performing in line with expectations. MatsukiyoCocokara reported JP¥549b in revenue, roughly in line with analyst forecasts, although statutory earnings per share (EPS) of JP¥34.12 beat expectations, being 4.0% higher than what the analysts expected. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. We've gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their earnings models, following these results.

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After the latest results, the twelve analysts covering MatsukiyoCocokara are now predicting revenues of JP¥1.11t in 2026. If met, this would reflect a reasonable 2.1% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to rise 3.3% to JP¥146. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of JP¥1.11t and earnings per share (EPS) of JP¥146 in 2026. So it's pretty clear that, although the analysts have updated their estimates, there's been no major change in expectations for the business following the latest results.

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The analysts reconfirmed their price target of JP¥3,367, showing that the business is executing well and in line with expectations. There's another way to think about price targets though, and that's to look at the range of price targets put forward by analysts, because a wide range of estimates could suggest a diverse view on possible outcomes for the business. Currently, the most bullish analyst values MatsukiyoCocokara at JP¥3,900 per share, while the most bearish prices it at JP¥2,760. This shows there is still a bit of diversity in estimates, but analysts don't appear to be totally split on the stock as though it might be a success or failure situation.

Of course, another way to look at these forecasts is to place them into context against the industry itself. We would highlight that MatsukiyoCocokara's revenue growth is expected to slow, with the forecast 4.2% annualised growth rate until the end of 2026 being well below the historical 14% p.a. growth over the last five years. By way of comparison, the other companies in this industry with analyst coverage are forecast to grow their revenue at 3.3% annually. So it's pretty clear that, while MatsukiyoCocokara's revenue growth is expected to slow, it's still expected to grow faster than the industry itself.

The Bottom Line

The most important thing to take away is that there's been no major change in sentiment, with the analysts reconfirming that the business is performing in line with their previous earnings per share estimates. Fortunately, they also reconfirmed their revenue numbers, suggesting that it's tracking in line with expectations. Additionally, our data suggests that revenue is expected to grow faster than the wider industry. There was no real change to the consensus price target, suggesting that the intrinsic value of the business has not undergone any major changes with the latest estimates.

With that in mind, we wouldn't be too quick to come to a conclusion on MatsukiyoCocokara. Long-term earnings power is much more important than next year's profits. At Simply Wall St, we have a full range of analyst estimates for MatsukiyoCocokara going out to 2028, and you can see them free on our platform here..

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