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Daiichi Jitsugyo Lifts Dividend as Profit Rises Despite Slight Sales Dip

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  • Daiichi Jitsugyo posted higher profits and a stronger balance sheet despite a modest decline in annual sales.
  • The company raised its annual dividend and plans to maintain it next year even as it forecasts lower earnings.
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Daiichi Jitsugyo Lifts Dividend as Profit Rises Despite Slight Sales Dip

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The latest announcement is out from Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8059) ).

Daiichi Jitsugyo reported consolidated net sales of ¥219.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, a slight 1.2% decline from the prior year, while operating profit rose 4.5% to ¥13.7 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbed 12.6% to ¥9.95 billion. The company strengthened its financial position, with total assets increasing to ¥175.6 billion, the equity ratio improving to 51.5%, and cash and cash equivalents surging to ¥51.8 billion, supported by robust operating cash flow.

Shareholder returns also increased as the annual dividend was raised to ¥125 per share, up from ¥92, lifting the consolidated payout ratio to 40.1% and the ratio of dividends to net assets to 4.7%. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Daiichi Jitsugyo forecasts net sales of ¥210 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9.4 billion, expecting a moderation in earnings while maintaining the same annual dividend level, signaling a commitment to stable shareholder returns despite a softer profit outlook.

More about Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd.

Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based trading company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates under Japanese GAAP. The company focuses on providing industrial and machinery-related products and solutions, generating consolidated net sales of over ¥200 billion and maintaining a diversified business portfolio across multiple sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 28,219

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen102.8B

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