NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
For the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales have been revised upward from 212.0 billion yen to 224.0 billion yen, a 5.7% increase; operating income from 18.5 billion yen to 18.9 billion yen, a 2.2% increase; and the dividend has been increased to an annual 265 yen.
Key Figures
- Net Sales: 224,000 million yen (5.7% increase from previous forecast)
- Operating Income: 18,900 million yen (2.2% increase from previous forecast)
- Annual Dividend: 265 yen (increased from previous forecast of 240 yen)
AI要約
Reason for Revision of Earnings Guidance
The business performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026 exceeded the initial forecast due to firm demand for transportation of iron ore, grains, and other commodities. In the second half, the shipping market entered a demand season, with particularly strong performance centered on large vessels, and the exchange rate trended toward yen depreciation, resulting in net sales and profit figures exceeding forecasts for the cumulative third quarter consolidated period. Although a decline in market conditions is expected in the fourth quarter due to seasonal factors, the full-year earnings forecast has been revised in light of the solid results in the third quarter.
Revision of Dividend Forecast and Shareholder Return Policy
The Company positions shareholder returns as an important measure and continues stable dividends based on a dividend payout ratio of 30%. Reflecting the revision of earnings guidance, the year-end dividend has been raised by 20 yen from the previous forecast of 140 yen to 160 yen, revising the annual dividend to 265 yen. The Company will continue to consider enhancing profit returns in line with business performance.
