SAN-A Analysis: Price Target Update and Key Financial Data

San-A (TYO:2659), a Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has experienced a significant adjustment in its price target. According to the latest data, the average one-year price target for San-A has been revised upward to 5,610.00 yen per share, representing an increase of 10.00% compared to the previous estimate of 5,100.00 yen from April 23, 2023.

This new price target reflects a growth potential of 20.00% from the last reported closing price of 4,675.00 yen per share. It is important to note that individual price targets from analysts range from a minimum of 5,555.00 to a maximum of 5,775.00 yen per share.

Dividend Yield and Distribution Policy

San-A currently maintains a dividend yield of 1.59% based on the most recent price of its shares. This figure is relevant for investors seeking regular income from their investments.

Additionally, the company has a dividend payout ratio of 0.30. This indicator shows that San-A distributes 30% of its earnings in the form of dividends, which is considered a sustainable distribution policy. Generally, companies with good growth prospects tend to maintain payout ratios between 0 and 0.5, retaining part of their earnings to reinvest in the business.

The 3-year dividend growth rate of San-A is 0.40%, indicating a gradual increase in dividend payments during this period.

Institutional Sentiment and Changes in Ownership

There has been an increase in the number of institutional shareholders of San-A. In the last quarter, there was an increase of 1 institutional owner, representing a rise of 1.85%.

The average weight of San-A in the portfolios of the funds dedicated to this stock is 0.07%, although there has been a slight decrease of 0.18% in this regard.

In terms of volume, the total number of shares held by institutions increased by 2.59% in the last three months, reaching 1,460,000 shares.

Among the most prominent institutional shareholders are:

• A fund that holds 223,000 shares, representing 0.72% of the company's ownership, unchanged in the last quarter.
• Another one who owns 134,000 shares (0.43% ownership ), increasing his position by 4.78% since the previous report.
• A third fund with 118,000 shares (0.38% ownership ), with no recent changes.
• A room with 105,000 shares (0.34% ownership ), also unchanged.
• And a fifth that increased its position by 9.71%, up to 91,000 shares (0.29% ownership).

This data provides a detailed view of institutional confidence in San-A and recent movements in the ownership of its shares.