NH Foods stock: SMBC Nikko keeps Hold at JPY 2,333 for NH Foods stock

Published on 10/24/2026 at 00:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue reached JPY 384.95 billion in the first quarter, up 8.70 percent year over year. NH Foods stock reports next on November 2, 2026.

Analyst view and company figures

SMBC Nikko maintained a Hold rating with a JPY 2,333 target on October 14, 2026.
First-quarter revenue reached JPY 384.95 billion, up 8.70 percent year over year.
NH Foods had a EUR 3.2 billion market capitalization on October 16, 2026.

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NH Foods (ISIN JP3743000006) drew a Hold rating from SMBC Nikko at a JPY 2,333 price target in a report dated October 14, 2026, according to Markets Insider. The analyst view sets a measured benchmark after NH Foods disclosed further share repurchases earlier in October.

Three dates frame the story

On August 3, 2026, NH Foods published first-quarter materials for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with revenue of JPY 384.95 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, according to Japan IR. On October 1, 2026, the company disclosed purchases of 809,100 shares during September, bringing cumulative purchases to 3,491,800 shares. On October 14, 2026, SMBC Nikko maintained its Hold rating and set the JPY 2,333 target, as Markets Insider reported.

What does the target mean?

The target leaves the analyst view above the JPY 1,900 target Morgan Stanley maintained on October 3, 2026, according to The Globe and Mail. The operating picture is mixed in quantified terms: first-quarter revenue rose 8.70 percent from JPY 354.14 billion a year earlier, while net profit fell to JPY 10.77 billion from JPY 11.42 billion.

Next reporting date

TradingView lists November 2, 2026 as NH Foods' next earnings date. That release should show whether the revenue increase is translating into improved profit performance after the first quarter.

Valuation and investor context

NH Foods had a market capitalization of EUR 3.2 billion and a 52-week range of EUR 10.50 to EUR 11.30 on October 16, 2026, according to n-tv.de. The company operates in packaged foods and fresh meat, with products spanning processed meat, dairy and related food businesses.

Stock context for the next report

The combination of stronger sales, lower first-quarter profit and continuing buybacks gives the November report a clear measurement point. Investors will have to weigh operating profitability against the capital-return program and the split-adjusted share count.

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