KOMATSU WKN: 854658 ISIN: JP3304200003 Kürzel: KOM1 Forum: Aktien Thema: Hauptdiskussion

Why Komatsu (TSE:6301) Is Up 11.9% After Holding Its Dividend Despite Weaker Earnings – And What's Next February 02, 2026 Simply Wall St Simply Wall St Reviewed by Sasha Jovanovic Share Copy Link Komatsu’s Q3 2026 earnings call on January 30 revealed a 13% decline in net income for the nine months to December 31, 2025, while full-year profit forecasts pointing to mid-to-high-20% declines and the annual dividend outlook at ¥190 per share were left unchanged. This combination of weaker profitability and a steady dividend commitment highlights management’s willingness to prioritize shareholder returns even as earnings come under pressure. With Komatsu’s shares posting strong short-term gains, we’ll examine how maintaining the ¥190 dividend despite weaker earnings shapes its investment narrative.