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AUCNET INC. surges to record high after raising full-year earnings and dividend forecasts

Wed May 13, 2026 10:19 am JST Catalyst

AUCNET <3964> surged to a record high since listing. Following the market close on May 12, the company raised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026, alongside first-quarter (January-March) results. Revenue is now projected at 72 billion yen (up 12.3% year-on-year), compared to a previous forecast of 71 billion yen, while the operating profit target was raised to 11.5 billion yen (up 20.8%) from 11 billion yen. The annual dividend forecast was increased by 2 yen to 42 yen (21 yen each for interim and year-end), fueling buying interest on positive sentiment toward the company’s performance and shareholder return policy.

For the January-March quarter, the company had initially expected a profit decline due to rising system depreciation and advertising costs. However, actual results showed revenue of 18,189 million yen (up 13.8% year-on-year) and operating profit of 3,226 million yen (up 4.6%). Performance exceeded expectations in the Lifestyle Products segment, driven by increased handling of GIGA School terminals, and the Mobility & Energy segment, which benefited from sustained high demand for used cars.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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