Sato Shoji Corporation
【Sato Trading】Upgrade in Performance and Increased Dividends｜Fiscal Year Ending March 2027
Sato Trading has upwardly revised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, increasing sales by 20,000 million yen and net profit by 1,500 million yen, and also raised dividends by 18 yen to a total of 105 yen.
Key Figures
- Net Sales: 325,000 million yen (6.6% increase from previous forecast)
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent: 8,100 million yen (22.7% increase)
- Earnings per share: 391.04 yen (22.7% increase)
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Performance Overview
Sato Trading has revised upward its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, projecting net sales of 325,000 million yen, an increase of 20,000 million yen from the previous forecast, and net profit of 8,100 million yen, an increase of 1,500 million yen. This improvement is attributable to expanding demand for high-performance materials and semiconductor components for AI servers, steady sales of commercial vehicles, and soaring non-ferrous metal prices. The second quarter results were also strong, with sales up 6.7% YoY and net profit rising 20.0%.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
Regarding dividends, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 has been increased from 45 yen to 55 yen, with a total annual dividend rising from 87 yen to 105 yen. This reflects the company's strong performance and shareholder return policy, indicating an intention to maintain stable dividends and growth. Continued expansion in overseas operations and demand is expected to support steady earnings growth.
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