Credit Saison Lifts Dividend as Revenue Climbs and Profit Outlook Improves

Credit Saison Co ( (JP:8253) ) has provided an announcement.

Credit Saison reported consolidated net revenue of ¥472.8 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 11.8% year on year, with business profit rising 8.9% to ¥102.0 billion, even as profit before tax and profit attributable to owners of the parent dipped slightly. Total assets grew to ¥4.95 trillion and equity attributable to owners of the parent increased to ¥761.7 billion, lifting the equity ratio to 15.4%, while operating cash outflows narrowed and financing cash inflows declined compared with the previous year.

The company raised its annual dividend to ¥130 per share for fiscal 2026, from ¥120 a year earlier, taking the consolidated payout ratio to just over 30% and signaling an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns. For the year ending March 31, 2027, Credit Saison forecasts net revenue growth to ¥507.5 billion and a 20.3% jump in profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥75.5 billion, alongside a planned further dividend increase to ¥160 per share, underscoring confidence in earnings momentum despite an expected decline in business profit.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8253) stock is a Buy with a Yen5000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Credit Saison Co stock, see the JP:8253 Stock Forecast page.

More about Credit Saison Co

Credit Saison Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based financial services company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that focuses on credit cards and related payment and financing services. The group operates under IFRS, targeting retail and corporate customers in Japan and overseas, and positions itself as a comprehensive provider of credit and settlement solutions in a competitive domestic consumer finance market.

Average Trading Volume: 565,158

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen687.9B

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