Hope, Inc.
Supplementary Financial Presentation
For the first half, revenue was 1,547 million yen and operating profit before goodwill was in the red, but the full-year forecast is maintained for the second half. Jichitai Works and Corporate Furusato Tax Donation increased revenue, while Jichitai Ad decreased. The company aims to normalize shareholder returns with a total return ratio target of 40%. Dividends are expected at an interim 3.85 yen and a year-end 4.55 yen, totaling 8.40 yen.
Key Figures
- Revenue: 1,547 million yen (Year-over-Year -0.5%)
- Full-year Revenue Forecast: 3,880 million yen (maintained)
- Year-end Dividend Forecast: 4.55 yen
- Total Return Ratio: 40% target
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Performance Overview
This earnings report shows that first-half profits exceeded the plan in some areas, while the first half still resulted in a planned deficit. Gross profit margin improved, with high-margin pillars such as the Jichitai Works business growing. Meanwhile, the Jichitai Ad business saw revenue decline. The full-year forecast is unchanged, and the company aims to build up earnings in the second half to achieve the full-year target.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
From FY27/3 the company will shift to a steady shareholder return policy. The company targets a total return ratio of approximately 40% combining dividends and share buybacks, and expects an annual dividend of 8.40 yen including a year-end dividend of 4.55 yen and an interim dividend of 3.85 yen. A share buyback program is also included in the policy.
Revenue Trend
Operating Profit Trend
Segment Revenue Breakdown
Comparison of Full-year Forecast and First-half Results
Hope, Inc.
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