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

Overview of Business Performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated revenue amounted to 2,757,350 million yen, a 9.9% increase YoY. Gross profit was 367,489 million yen (6.0% increase YoY), but profit before tax decreased to 115,630 million yen (14.5% decrease YoY) due to increased selling, general and administrative expenses. Net income was 107,647 million yen (5.7% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 103,611 million yen (6.3% decrease YoY). On the other hand, comprehensive income significantly increased to 193,239 million yen (81.5% increase YoY). By segment, energy-saving related businesses and increased defense-related deals led aerospace & social infrastructure and energy & healthcare segments to profit growth, while metals, resources & recycling segment experienced profit decline due to market downturns and impairment charges.

Financial Position and Dividends

At the end of the fiscal year March 2026, total assets were 3,648,023 million yen (18.2% increase YoY) and total liabilities were 2,494,223 million yen (19.9% increase YoY). Equity attributable to owners of the parent amounted to 1,090,369 million yen (12.5% increase YoY), with an equity ratio of 29.9%. The number of outstanding shares decreased to 210,000,000 shares, accompanied by a reduction in treasury shares. The annual dividend was increased to 165 yen per share (interim dividend 82.5 yen, year-end dividend 82.5 yen). The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is set at 180 yen annually (interim 90 yen, year-end 90 yen).

Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 anticipates net income attributable to owners of the parent of 130 billion yen (25.5% increase YoY) and basic earnings per share of 622.55 yen. Targets for gross profit and profit before tax are 440 billion yen and 170 billion yen, respectively. The exchange rate assumption is 150 yen per U.S. dollar.