Maruzen CHI Holdings Co.,Ltd.
Overview of the Second Quarter (Interim) Results for the Fiscal Year Ending January 2027
For the first half of the year, net sales were 90,224 million yen (YoY - 2.5%), operating income was 3,070 million yen (YoY +8.1%). There is no change to the full-year outlook. Segments showed sustained strength in the Education market while stores and online sales declined due to Expo-related effects. Library support and publishing/other businesses posted higher sales and profits. A final dividend of 6 yen per share is planned.
Key Figures
- Net sales: 90,224 million yen (YoY 97.5%)
- Operating income: 3,070 million yen (YoY 108.1%)
- Final dividend: 6 yen per share
- Full-year net sales forecast: 174,000 million yen
- Full-year operating income forecast: 4,000 million yen
AI要約
Overview of results
In the first half, total net sales declined slightly year over year, remaining subdued, while operating income rose from the previous period due to improved profitability in design and construction projects for educational and research facilities and libraries, as well as strong performance in other businesses. By segment, Education market sales remained solid, while stores and online sales declined due to Expo-related demand. Library support achieved higher sales and profits through increased contracted libraries and efficiency improvements. Publishing also performed well, supporting an overall earnings expansion for the company.
Outlook and shareholder returns
Based on the medium-term management plan, the company intends to maintain a stable dividend with a payout ratio of 30% through to the fiscal year ending January 2029. There is no upward revision to the interim results forecast at this time, but the company plans investments and initial expenditures to address rising personnel costs and material costs. The final dividend is planned at 6 yen per share, with a focus on shareholder returns from a total return perspective.
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