The Chiba Bank, Ltd.
Notice Regarding Revision of Full-Year Earnings Guidance and Revision of Year-End Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase) for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
Ordinary income for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised upward to 131.6 billion yen (5.9% increase from previous forecast), and net income attributable to owners of parent is revised upward to 90 billion yen (5.9% increase from previous forecast). The year-end dividend forecast has been raised from 24 yen to 28 yen, with an annual dividend planned at 52 yen.
Key Figures
- Consolidated Ordinary Income: 131,600 million yen (5.9% increase from previous forecast)
- Consolidated Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 90,000 million yen (5.9% increase from previous forecast)
- Year-End Dividend Forecast: 28 yen (Dividend increased by 4 yen from previous forecast of 24 yen)
AI要約
Regarding the Revision of Earnings Guidance
The full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised upward, with ordinary income projected at 131.6 billion yen (5.9% increase from previous forecast) and net income attributable to owners of parent at 90 billion yen (5.9% increase from previous forecast). Similarly, non-consolidated results have been revised to ordinary income of 127.9 billion yen (5.2% increase) and net income of 88.9 billion yen (5.1% increase). This revision reflects expectations that interest income from loans and gains/losses related to equities will exceed previous forecasts.
Revision of Year-End Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
The year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been increased by 4 yen from 24 yen to 28 yen. Accordingly, the annual dividend forecast has been revised upward from 48 yen to 52 yen. Together with the interim dividend of 24 yen paid in December of last year, the annual dividend is planned to total 52 yen. This decision is based on the bank’s fundamental policy of prioritizing stable dividends and shareholder returns, considering the public nature of the banking business.
