Aichi Financial Group Lifts Profit Outlook and Hikes Dividend Forecast

Aichi Financial Group, Inc. ( (JP:7389) ) has shared an announcement.

Aichi Financial Group has raised its consolidated earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected interest income on loans and bills discounted, as well as improved securities-related gains at its core unit Aichi Bank. The group also expects lower credit-related costs than initially planned, supporting a projected rise in ordinary profits to ¥30 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥21 billion, both marking a sharp increase from the previous fiscal year.

In tandem with the earnings upgrade, the company lifted its full-year dividend forecast from ¥110 to ¥135 per share on a pre-split basis, increasing the year-end payout to ¥85. Management reiterated its policy of maintaining a minimum annual dividend of ¥100 per share and targeting a total shareholder return ratio of about 30% via dividends and share buybacks, signaling a stronger commitment to capital returns alongside reinforced internal reserves for future growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7389) stock is a Hold with a Yen6609.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Aichi Financial Group, Inc. stock, see the JP:7389 Stock Forecast page.

More about Aichi Financial Group, Inc.

Aichi Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese financial services holding company with its shares listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and the Nagoya Stock Exchange Premier Market. Through its core subsidiary Aichi Bank, Ltd., the group focuses on banking services including loans, bills discounted and securities-related operations, primarily serving regional customers in Aichi Prefecture and surrounding areas.

Average Trading Volume: 153,951

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen334.7B

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