Chiyoda’s Profit Slumps but Dividend Rises as Retailer Projects Earnings Rebound

An announcement from Chiyoda Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8185) ) is now available.

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. reported a sharp downturn in earnings for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales falling 11.4% to ¥81.38 billion and operating profit halving to ¥1.09 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent plunged 91.9% to ¥237 million, dragging basic earnings per share down to ¥6.91 and return on equity to 0.5%, while cash flows from operating activities swung to a negative ¥4.13 billion and cash and cash equivalents declined to ¥16.73 billion.

Despite weaker performance, the company raised its annual dividend to ¥54 per share for fiscal 2026, significantly increasing the payout ratio and signaling a continued commitment to shareholder returns. For the year ending February 28, 2027, Chiyoda forecasts modest sales growth to ¥82.5 billion and a substantial rebound in profitability, projecting a 363% jump in profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥1.1 billion and a recovery in earnings per share to ¥31.98, suggesting management’s expectation of operational improvement after a difficult year.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8185) stock is a Hold with a Yen1160.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Chiyoda Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:8185 Stock Forecast page.

More about Chiyoda Co., Ltd.

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based retailer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating primarily in the footwear and related consumer goods sector. The company focuses on domestic sales through its store network and associated channels, targeting general consumers and leveraging its brand presence in the Japanese retail market.

Average Trading Volume: 167,984

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen32.65B

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