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Despite significant pressure on profits due to increased costs and decreased sales volume, the company is focusing on decarbonization strategies and strengthening assets as future growth initiatives.\n\n### Outlook and Shareholder Returns\nFor the fiscal year ending March 2027, sales are projected to be approximately \u00a5303 billion (-11.0%) and net income to be \u00a56 billion (+12.3%), influenced by fluctuations in crude oil prices and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The dividend is scheduled to be \u00a565 per share annually, with ongoing share buybacks and stock splits. While responding to external environmental changes, the company aims to improve capital efficiency and optimize its business portfolio to enhance corporate value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Sales: 340,336 million yen (YoY -12.5%)\nOperating Income: 38,915 million yen (YoY -37.2%)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 53,427 million yen (YoY -34.2%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanPetroleumExploration, #IRFinancialResults, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Sales: \u00a5340,336 million (YoY -12.5%)\nNet income attributable to owners of parent: \u00a553,427 million (YoY -34.2%)\nDividends: \u00a545 per share (scheduled annual amount)","jir_meta_title":"[Japan Petroleum Exploration] Full Fiscal Year 2026 Results | Sales of \u00a5340 billion (YoY -12.5%)","jir_meta_description":"Japan Petroleum Exploration's consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 show sales of \u00a5340 billion and net income of \u00a55.3 billion. 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