Aichi Financial Group, Inc.
Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
The ordinary income forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been upwardly revised by 4,000 million yen (15.4%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent has also increased by 3,000 million yen (16.7%). The dividend forecast has been revised upward with the year-end dividend increased from 60 yen to 85 yen, and the annual dividend from 110 yen to 135 yen.
Key Figures
- Ordinary Income: 30,000 million yen (previous forecast 26,000 million yen, 15.4% increase)
- Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 21,000 million yen (previous forecast 18,000 million yen, 16.7% increase)
- Annual Dividend (per share): 135 yen 00 sen (previous forecast 110 yen 00 sen, dividend increase)
AI要約
Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance
Aichi Financial Group, Inc. has revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, upwardly adjusting ordinary income to 30,000 million yen (previous forecast: 26,000 million yen) and net income attributable to owners of the parent to 21,000 million yen (previous forecast: 18,000 million yen). This revision reflects better-than-expected loan interest income and securities-related gains at consolidated subsidiary Aichi Bank, Ltd., as well as lower-than-anticipated credit costs. Net income per share is also expected to increase to 430.89 yen.
Regarding Revision of Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)
For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the dividend forecast has been revised upward, raising the year-end dividend from 60 yen to 85 yen and the annual dividend from 110 yen to 135 yen. The shareholder return policy sets a minimum annual dividend of 100 yen and aims for a total return ratio (dividends plus share buybacks) of 30%. This dividend increase reflects the upward revision of the earnings forecast and is stated on a pre-stock split basis as of April 1, 2026.
