Sojitz Corporation (2768) Financial Summary for Q3 Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

Overview of Performance

For the cumulative consolidated period of Q3 of the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue was 1,985,795 million yen, a 5.6% increase year-over-year. Although there was a revenue decline due to the downturn in the coal market, revenue increased driven by new consolidation of energy-saving related businesses, and growth in energy, healthcare, and defense-related transactions. Gross profit rose by 9,954 million yen year-over-year to 270,581 million yen. Income before income taxes for the quarter decreased by 5,419 million yen year-over-year to 92,860 million yen due to increases in selling, general and administrative expenses. However, net income for the quarter increased by 4,647 million yen year-over-year to 83,489 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 5.7% to 80,421 million yen.

Financial Position and Dividend Policy

Total assets amounted to 3,431,466 million yen, an increase of 344,214 million yen from the previous fiscal year-end. Total liabilities were 2,327,094 million yen, rising by 247,458 million yen. The equity ratio was 30.8%. The number of issued shares, including treasury stock, was 210,000,000 shares, a decrease from the previous year. Dividends are planned at an annual 165 yen per share (82 yen 50 sen interim and 82 yen 50 sen year-end), with no revisions to the dividend forecast. Shareholder returns are based on allocating approximately 30% of fundamental operating cash flow and implementing a progressive dividend policy targeting a shareholder equity DOE of 4.5%.