And ST HD Posts Higher Sales and Profit, Maintains Dividend as It Shifts to Holding Structure

Adastria Co.,Ltd. ( (JP:2685) ) has issued an announcement.

And ST HD Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥304.4 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, up 3.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 6.5% to ¥16.5 billion and ordinary profit up 5.4% to ¥16.8 billion. Net income attributable to owners of the parent slipped 1.2% to ¥9.5 billion, while ROE eased to 12.0% and the equity ratio edged up to 58.3% as total assets and net assets both increased.

Operating cash flow remained solid at ¥20.6 billion and cash and cash equivalents at year-end climbed to ¥24.8 billion, supporting a maintained annual dividend of ¥90 per share and a payout ratio in the mid‑40% range. The company completed a shift to a holding company structure via corporate split in September 2025 and adjusted its consolidation scope, moves that, together with new overseas subsidiaries, position the group for moderate growth, as reflected in its forecast for fiscal 2027 of 3.2% higher sales and a 10.5% rise in net income.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2685) stock is a Hold with a Yen3218.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Adastria Co.,Ltd. stock, see the JP:2685 Stock Forecast page.

More about Adastria Co.,Ltd.

And ST HD Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 2685, operates as a holding company overseeing group businesses that include apparel and related retail operations. The group manages both domestic and overseas subsidiaries, recently adding KARRIMOR International Ltd. and ADASTRIA (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. to expand its international footprint while streamlining its portfolio by excluding Velvet, LLC.

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