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The company plans to conduct a share buyback with an upper limit of 20 billion yen from May 1 to July 31, 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Consolidated Performance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026\nFor the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales amounted to 2.006 trillion yen (9.5% YoY increase), operating income was 830.1 billion yen (18.1% YoY increase), ordinary income was 780.9 billion yen (20.3% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 552.9 billion yen (20.6% YoY increase). These results were supported by increased transportation demand on the Tokaido Shinkansen, progress in the deployment of the N700S, and enhanced conventional line services. Transportation performance (passenger-kilometers) increased 9.2% from the previous period to 69.724 billion kilometers.\n\n### Segment Performance\nIn the transportation segment, net sales were 1.6539 trillion yen (10.1% YoY increase), and operating income was 767.4 billion yen (18.1% YoY increase), reflecting timetable revisions on the Tokaido Shinkansen, introduction of the N700S, and progress in earthquake countermeasures. The distribution business posted net sales of 183 billion yen (6.8% YoY increase) and operating income of 15.8 billion yen (1.3% YoY increase). The real estate business recorded net sales of 95.7 billion yen (10.4% YoY increase) and operating income of 25.2 billion yen (10.5% YoY increase), maintaining steady growth. Other businesses saw operating income rise 57.0% to 24.4 billion yen.\n\n### Financial Position and Cash Flows\nAt the end of the period, total assets increased to 10.8761 trillion yen, and net assets reached 5.1366 trillion yen. Cash flow from operating activities increased by 748.1 billion yen, cash flow from investing activities decreased by 621.4 billion yen, and cash flow from financing activities decreased by 150.8 billion yen.\n\n### Dividend Policy, Share Buyback, and Cancellation\nThe company maintains a basic policy of stable dividends, with a year-end dividend of 16 yen per share and an annual dividend of 32 yen planned for the fiscal year ending March 2026. At the Board of Directors meeting on April 28, 2026, resolutions were passed to conduct a share buyback (up to 20 billion yen, May 1 to July 31, 2026) and cancellation (planned for August 31, 2026) to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.\n\n### Future Management Policy and Outlook\nBuilding on a safety-first railway business foundation, the company will strengthen management capabilities by promoting operational reforms and expanding earnings using AI and ICT. The Chuo Shinkansen construction project will enhance project management based on increased total construction costs with a goal of early opening. The company will also work to strengthen profitability in non-railway businesses. Environmentally, it will promote technology development for CO2 emission reduction and utilization of renewable energy.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: 2.006 trillion yen (9.5% YoY increase)\nOperating Income: 830.1 billion yen (18.1% YoY increase)\nOrdinary Income: 780.9 billion yen (20.3% YoY increase)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 552.9 billion yen (20.6% YoY increase)\nDividends (Annual): 32 yen (per share) (Flat YoY)\nNumber of Issued Shares (At Period-End): 1,001,177,100 shares (Decrease YoY)\nShare Buyback Limit: 20 billion yen (New Resolution)\nShare Buyback Period: May 1, 2026 \u2013 July 31, 2026 (New Resolution)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#CentralJapanRailway, #FinancialSummary, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales: 2.006 trillion yen (9.5% YoY increase)\nOperating Income: 830.1 billion yen (18.1% YoY increase)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 552.9 billion yen (20.6% YoY increase)","jir_meta_title":"[Central Japan Railway] Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Financial Results | Net Sales 2.006 Trillion Yen (YoY +9.5%)","jir_meta_description":"Central Japan Railway Company's financial summary for the fiscal year ending March 2026. 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