Dai Nippon Printing stock adds pharma unit after Kyowa deal closes
Published on 10/07/2026 at 03:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Dai Nippon Printing (JP3493800001) was trading at JPY 3,044 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at 9:48 a.m. JST on October 7, 2026, down 0.03 percent from the prior close. The latest corporate move is the completed acquisition of Kyowa Pharma Chemical, which expands DNP's pharmaceutical platform beyond packaging.
Pharma deal broadens DNP platform
According to Dai Nippon Printing in its October 1, 2026 release, DNP acquired all shares of Kyowa Pharma Chemical, an active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer based in Toyama. The company became a consolidated subsidiary on October 1, 2026, and is scheduled to be renamed DNP Pharma Chemical in February 2027.
The transaction gives DNP a route toward one-stop contract development and manufacturing services covering active ingredients, formulations and pharmaceutical packaging. That combination links a new production capability with an existing healthcare business rather than adding another stand-alone product line.
Q1 revenue reaches JPY 372.946 billion
DNP's first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, show revenue of JPY 372.946 billion and operating income of JPY 27.877 billion. Investing.com reports quarterly net income of JPY 23.576 billion for the same period.
Operating income increased from JPY 24.710 billion in the prior quarter to JPY 27.877 billion, while revenue declined from JPY 384.352 billion to JPY 372.946 billion. The comparison points to improved quarterly operating profitability despite lower sales than in the preceding quarter.
Stock stays below its yearly high
DNP's JPY 3,044 price sits 9.51 percent below the 52-week high of JPY 3,364 and above the 52-week low of JPY 2,435.50. Trading volume stood at 264,000 shares at the quoted time, compared with an average volume of 1,534,058 shares.
The analyst consensus published by Zonebourse lists an Accumulate rating from five analysts, an average target of JPY 3,260, a high target of JPY 4,000 and a low target of JPY 2,500. The average target lies 7.09 percent above the JPY 3,044 price.
Upcoming dates shape the next checkpoint
DNP's next scheduled milestones are its Sustainability Investor Briefing on October 22, 2026, and its Q2 FY2027 financial results announcement on November 13, 2026. DNP Group lists the briefing as an online event and the results announcement for 3:30 p.m. JST.
DNP stock and the next report
Dai Nippon Printing stock was last at JPY 3,044 on October 7, 2026, while its market capitalization stood at JPY 1.3 trillion. The November results will show how the healthcare expansion sits alongside the group's latest operating trend.
Dai Nippon Printing stock facts
- Company: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
- ISIN: JP3493800001
- Ticker: 7912
- Trading venue: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Price (as of October 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m. JST): JPY 3,044
- Market capitalization: JPY 1.3 trillion (as of October 7, 2026)
- 52-week range: JPY 2,435.50-3,364 (as of October 7, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Conglomerates
- Index membership: Nikkei 225
Upcoming dates for Dai Nippon Printing stock
- October 22, 2026: DNP Group Sustainability Investor Briefing 2026
- November 13, 2026: Q2 FY2027 financial results announcement
