Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
Notice Regarding Revision of Full-Year Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
The full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been upwardly revised to revenue of 2.3 trillion yen (0.4% increase from previous forecast) and net income attributable to owners of parent of 55 billion yen (22.2% increase). The dividend forecast has also been raised to 13.5 yen per share for the full year.
Key Figures
- Revenue: 2,300,000 million yen (0.4% increase from previous forecast)
- Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 55,000 million yen (22.2% increase from previous forecast)
- Annual Dividend Forecast: 13.5 yen (1.5 yen increase from previous forecast)
AI要約
Regarding the Revision of Earnings Guidance
Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited has revised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, upwardly adjusting revenue to 2.3 trillion yen (0.4% increase from previous forecast), core operating income to 200 billion yen (8.1% increase), operating income to 165 billion yen (3.1% increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent to 55 billion yen (22.2% increase). The main factor is an increase in shipments of semiconductor process materials in the ICT & Mobility Solutions segment, exceeding the previous forecast which factored in uncertainties in the business environment.
Regarding the Revision of Dividend Forecast
The dividend forecast has also been raised to 13.5 yen per share for the full year. The second quarter-end dividend is projected at 7.5 yen and the year-end dividend at 13.5 yen, each increased by 1.5 yen from the previous forecast. Shareholder returns are a top priority, and the basic policy is to continue stable dividends based on improved business performance.
