Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corporation
Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast
The consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 2025 has been upwardly revised to net sales of 70,700 million yen (+1.0% from previous forecast) and operating income of 10,800 million yen (+8.0%). The dividend forecast has also been raised, with a year-end dividend of 30 yen, resulting in an increased annual dividend of 55 yen.
Key Figures
- Net Sales: 70,700 million yen (+1.0% from previous forecast)
- Operating Income: 10,800 million yen (+8.0% from previous forecast)
- Year-End Dividend Forecast: 30.00 yen (+5 yen from previous forecast)
AI要約
Overview of Revision of Earnings Guidance
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Co., Ltd. has revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 2025, upwardly adjusting net sales to 70,700 million yen (previous forecast 70,000 million yen) and operating income to 10,800 million yen (previous forecast 10,000 million yen). Ordinary income is expected to be 11,900 million yen and net income attributable to owners of parent is forecast at 8,300 million yen, both exceeding the previous guidance. The main factors include strong performance in the fine chemicals segment of the chemical business and improved profitability of export transactions due to the yen depreciation trend.
Revision of Dividend Forecast and Shareholder Return Policy
Regarding the dividend forecast, the year-end dividend has been raised from 25 yen per share to 30 yen, bringing the annual dividend forecast to 55 yen. This aligns with the shareholder return policy aimed at a dividend payout ratio of 30%, total return ratio of 50%, and a consolidated equity dividend on equity (DOE) of 3%, based on the long-term vision 'Challenge 1000'. Appropriate profit distribution is prioritized while considering the financial condition.
