Revision Upward of Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027: Second Quarter (Interim) and Full Year, and Revision of Dividend Forecast (Increase)

Upward Revision of Earnings Guidance

Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. has revised upward its consolidated earnings guidance for the second quarter (interim) and full year of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Revenue has been raised to 46,500 hundred million yen for the interim and 94,000 hundred million yen for the full year, and operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of the parent are all expected to exceed previous forecasts. The primary drivers are stronger sales of UV-curable resins and precision polishing abrasives for hard disks due to expanding demand related to semiconductors, generative AI, and data centers, together with the penetration of price revisions reflecting higher raw material costs.

Revision of Dividend Forecast

At the same time, the dividend forecast has been revised upward, resulting in an overall increase including the year-end dividend. It should be noted that figures may change depending on future results. Investors can expect improved profitability and stable cash flow.