Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. (TSE:8830) Just Reported Half-Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Investors in Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. (TSE:8830) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.2% to close at JP¥7,285 following the release of its half-year results. Results look mixed - while revenue fell marginally short of analyst estimates at JP¥532b, statutory earnings were in line with expectations, at JP¥254 per share. 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. So we collected the latest post-earnings statutory consensus estimates to see what could be in store for next year.

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Taking into account the latest results, the current consensus from Sumitomo Realty & Development's eleven analysts is for revenues of JP¥1.05t in 2026. This would reflect a modest 4.8% increase on its revenue over the past 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to rise 4.2% to JP¥449. In the lead-up to this report, the analysts had been modelling revenues of JP¥1.04t and earnings per share (EPS) of JP¥445 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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It will come as no surprise then, to learn that the consensus price target is largely unchanged at JP¥6,743. 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 Sumitomo Realty & Development at JP¥7,910 per share, while the most bearish prices it at JP¥5,930. The narrow spread of estimates could suggest that the business' future is relatively easy to value, or thatthe analysts have a strong view on its prospects.

One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. It's clear from the latest estimates that Sumitomo Realty & Development's rate of growth is expected to accelerate meaningfully, with the forecast 9.7% annualised revenue growth to the end of 2026 noticeably faster than its historical growth of 2.4% p.a. over the past five years. Compare this with other companies in the same industry, which are forecast to grow their revenue 4.1% annually. It seems obvious that, while the growth outlook is brighter than the recent past, the analysts also expect Sumitomo Realty & Development to grow faster than the wider industry.

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 said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. At Simply Wall St, we have a full range of analyst estimates for Sumitomo Realty & Development going out to 2028, and you can see them free on our platform here..

You should always think about risks though. Case in point, we've spotted 1 warning sign for Sumitomo Realty & Development you should be aware of.

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