Nippon Signal Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
The net income attributable to owners of parent for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised upward by 26.7%, from 7,500 million yen to 9,500 million yen; the dividend per share forecast was also revised upward from 43 yen to 50 yen.
Key Figures
- Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent Forecast: 9,500 million yen (26.7% increase from previous forecast of 7,500 million yen)
- Annual Dividend (Total): 50 yen (7 yen increase from previous forecast of 43 yen)
- Net Sales Forecast: 108,000 million yen (same as previous forecast)
AI要約
Details of Revision to Earnings Guidance
For the consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales are unchanged at 108,000 million yen, operating income remains at 10,000 million yen, and ordinary income is steady at 10,800 million yen compared to the previous forecast. Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of parent has been revised upward from 7,500 million yen to 9,500 million yen, a 2,000 million yen (26.7%) increase. This revision reflects expected special gains resulting from the sale of marketable securities based on the policy announced on November 5, 2024, regarding the reduction of policy-held shares, and the planned sale of idle assets.
Revision to Dividend Forecast and Future Policy
The annual dividend has been revised upward from the previous forecast of 43 yen to 50 yen, an increase of 7 yen. This translates to a payout ratio of 32.8% and a DOE of 2.9%. The Company aims to establish a stable long-term earnings structure and strengthen its financial position, with a fundamental policy of sustaining stable dividends and shareholder returns based on business performance. This dividend increase is aligned with that policy and demonstrates enhanced shareholder returns.
