Asahi Kasei Set to Post Strong Earnings Growth on Electronics, Healthcare -- Market Talk

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0351 GMT - Asahi Kasei is poised to deliver strong earnings growth, thanks to electronics and healthcare, SMBC Nikko Securities analysts say in a research report, as they maintain an outperform rating on the stock. In its AI-related business, earnings are growing for glass fabric and for photosensitive polyimides, with investors showing more interest, the analysts note. Demand for 'sleep apnea' testing equipment manufactured by the Japanese industrial company's subsidiary could also accelerate as drug therapies gain traction. The brokerage raises the stock's target price to Y2,100.0 from Y1,900.0, partly on estimated price-to-earnings ratio of 14.0x versus 12.5x previously. Shares are 1.7% higher at Y1,760.5. (ronnie.harui@wsj.com)

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