Zuiko Corporation
Summary of First Half Financial Results for Fiscal 2026 & Shareholder Returns｜2026
Revenue was 10,899 million yen, up 3.9% year-over-year, and operating loss was -222 million yen. Recovery in the second half is expected due to improvement at Zuiko Shanghai, leading to a recovery in revenue and profit. Fiscal 2026 guidance targets revenue of 27.0 hundred million yen and operating income of 1.78 hundred million yen, aiming to restore gross profit margin to 19%. Shareholder returns are based on a consolidated dividend payout ratio of around 35%, with a commemorative dividend for the 80th anniversary planning a total annual dividend of 25 yen. Share buybacks are also underway.
Key Figures
- Revenue: 10,899 million yen (YoY +3.9%)
- Operating Income: -222 million yen (YoY -608 million yen)
- Order Backlog for Hygiene Product Manufacturing Equipment: 18,523 million yen
- Shareholder Returns: Total annual dividend 25.20 yen (including 80th anniversary commemorative dividend)
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Performance Summary
For the first half of fiscal 2026, revenue increased to 10,899 million yen, up 3.9% year-over-year. However, operating income recorded a loss of -222 million yen due to decreased sales at Zuiko Shanghai and increased costs from delivery delays of new product projects. In the second half, revenue recovery at Zuiko Shanghai and the resolution of delay-related costs are expected, leading to a recovery in full-year revenue and profits. By segment, hygiene product manufacturing equipment decreased, while cotton spun lace secured profitability. Order backlog shows an increasing trend.
Outlook and Shareholder Returns
Fiscal 2026 guidance plans revenue of 27.0 hundred million yen and operating income of 1.78 hundred million yen. The company aims to restore gross profit margin to 19%. The impact of Middle East-related cost factors is not incorporated. The shareholder return policy is based on a consolidated dividend payout ratio of around 35%, and a commemorative dividend for the 80th anniversary is planned, with a total annual dividend of 25.2 yen. Share buybacks are also in progress for fiscal 2026.
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