Maruha Nichiro Corporation
Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance (Upward Revision) and Revision of Year-End Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
Revised upward net income attributable to owners of parent for fiscal year ending March 2026 from 17.5 billion yen to 19.5 billion yen, and revised year-end dividend forecast to 24 yen per share, an increase of 4 yen.
Key Figures
- Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent Forecast: 19,500 million yen (Up 2,000 million yen, +11.4% from previous forecast)
- Year-End Dividend Forecast: 24 yen 00 sen (Up 4 yen, post-stock split)
- Stock Split: 3 shares for each 1 share effective January 1, 2026
AI要約
Details of Revision to Earnings Guidance
Maruha Nichiro Corporation has revised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, upwardly adjusting net income attributable to owners of parent from the previous 17.5 billion yen to 19.5 billion yen. Net sales, operating income, and ordinary income remain unchanged from the previous forecast. In the fourth quarter, special gains are expected to be recorded from the sale of policy-held shares and rental properties, while special losses related to business structure reforms are also anticipated. The revision reflects these factors.
Revision of Dividend Forecast and Stock Split
The year-end dividend forecast has been increased to 24 yen per share (post-stock split), representing a 4 yen increase from the previous 20 yen forecast. The annual dividend forecast is not presented as a simple sum due to the stock split but amounts to 122 yen on a pre-split basis (50 yen interim dividend and 72 yen year-end dividend). The stock split, carried out on January 1, 2026, was at a ratio of 3 shares for every 1 share held, and the dividend record dates differ before and after the split. The dividend policy is based on a progressive dividend with a payout ratio of 30% or higher.
