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Zeon Corporation Beat Revenue Forecasts By 7.8%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Zeon Corporation (TSE:4205) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.5% to JP¥2,127 in the week after its latest interim results. Results overall were respectable, with statutory earnings of JP¥187 per share roughly in line with what the analysts had forecast. Revenues of JP¥225b came in 7.8% ahead of analyst predictions. This is an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance in its report, look at what experts are forecasting for next year, and see if there has been any change to expectations for the business. We've gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their earnings models, following these results.
Following last week's earnings report, Zeon's nine analysts are forecasting 2027 revenues to be JP¥423.7b, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Statutory per share are forecast to be JP¥213, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Yet prior to the latest earnings, the analysts had been anticipated revenues of JP¥424.1b and earnings per share (EPS) of JP¥204 in 2027. So the consensus seems to have become somewhat more optimistic on Zeon's earnings potential following these results.
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The consensus price target was unchanged at JP¥2,648, implying that the improved earnings outlook is not expected to have a long term impact on value creation for shareholders. The consensus price target is just an average of individual analyst targets, so - it could be handy to see how wide the range of underlying estimates is. Currently, the most bullish analyst values Zeon at JP¥3,300 per share, while the most bearish prices it at JP¥1,900. As you can see, analysts are not all in agreement on the stock's future, but the range of estimates is still reasonably narrow, which could suggest that the outcome is not totally unpredictable.
These estimates are interesting, but it can be useful to paint some more broad strokes when seeing how forecasts compare, both to the Zeon's past performance and to peers in the same industry. We would highlight that revenue is expected to reverse, with a forecast 3.1% annualised decline to the end of 2027. That is a notable change from historical growth of 3.7% over the last five years. Compare this with our data, which suggests that other companies in the same industry are, in aggregate, expected to see their revenue grow 5.5% per year. So although its revenues are forecast to shrink, this cloud does not come with a silver lining - Zeon is expected to lag the wider industry.
The Bottom Line
The biggest takeaway for us is the consensus earnings per share upgrade, which suggests a clear improvement in sentiment around Zeon's earnings potential next year. On the plus side, there were no major changes to revenue estimates; although forecasts imply they will perform worse than the wider industry. The consensus price target held steady at JP¥2,648, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price targets.
With that in mind, we wouldn't be too quick to come to a conclusion on Zeon. Long-term earnings power is much more important than next year's profits. We have estimates - from multiple Zeon analysts - going out to 2029, and you can see them free on our platform here.
We don't want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 2 warning signs for Zeon (1 shouldn't be ignored!) that you need to be mindful of.
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