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Daiwa Industries Lifts Dividend Outlook Despite Slight Profit Dip in Q1

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  • Daiwa Industries grew first-quarter sales but saw a small decline in profits, while maintaining a strong equity position and higher treasury shares.
  • The company kept its 2026 guidance for higher sales and double-digit profit growth and plans to raise its annual dividend to ¥60 per share.
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Daiwa Industries Lifts Dividend Outlook Despite Slight Profit Dip in Q1

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DAIWA ( (JP:6459) ) has issued an announcement.

Daiwa Industries reported first-quarter 2026 non-consolidated results showing net sales of ¥11.2 billion, up 7% year on year, while operating and ordinary profits edged down slightly and net profit slipped 1% to ¥1.0 billion, reflecting modest margin pressure despite revenue growth. Total assets stood at ¥92.8 billion and the equity ratio remained strong at 75.4%, underscoring a solid balance sheet even as treasury shares increased.

The company maintained its full-year 2026 forecast, targeting 5.3% sales growth to ¥49.4 billion and double-digit gains in operating and net profit, implying an improvement in profitability over the remainder of the year. Daiwa also plans to lift its annual dividend from ¥50 to ¥60 per share, signaling confidence in earnings resilience and a continued commitment to shareholder returns despite the slight dip in quarterly profits.

More about DAIWA

Daiwa Industries Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating under Japanese GAAP. The company’s primary business is industrial equipment and related products, serving domestic and potentially broader Asian markets with a focus on stable, dividend-paying operations.

Average Trading Volume: 82,067

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen101.1B

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