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Base Co. Balances Softer Q1 Earnings With Higher 2026 Dividend and Growth Outlook

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  • Base Co. reported slightly lower Q1 sales and profits but maintains a strong balance sheet.
  • The company plans sharply higher 2026 dividends and forecasts solid full-year growth.
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Base Co. Balances Softer Q1 Earnings With Higher 2026 Dividend and Growth Outlook

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An announcement from Base Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4481) ) is now available.

Base Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 4481, continues to demonstrate financial stability with an equity-to-asset ratio of 85.0% as of March 31, 2026. The company reported total assets of ¥16.7 billion and net assets of ¥14.6 billion, underscoring a conservative balance sheet and capacity to sustain shareholder returns.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Base posted net sales of ¥5.47 billion, down 1.6% year on year, with operating profit of ¥1.44 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1.01 billion, both falling around 8–9%. Despite this short-term earnings decline, the company plans a sharp increase in annual dividends for fiscal 2026 to ¥186 per share, including commemorative payments, and forecasts full-year net sales growth of 10.6% and profit growth, signaling confidence in its medium-term performance trajectory.

More about Base Co., Ltd.

Base Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company operating under Japanese GAAP, providing services in Japan with a focus on stable, recurring earnings. The company maintains a strong financial base, reflected in its high equity-to-asset ratio and consistent profitability, positioning it as a solid dividend-paying name for investors.

Average Trading Volume: 85,018

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen59.43B

Learn more about 4481 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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