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Ehime Bank Lifts Earnings Outlook and Announces Higher Dividend Payout

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  • Ehime Bank sharply raised its fiscal 2026 profit forecasts on stronger net interest income and fees.
  • The bank hiked its year-end dividend, lifting the annual payout to ¥46 per share for shareholders.
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Ehime Bank Lifts Earnings Outlook and Announces Higher Dividend Payout

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An update from Ehime Bank, Ltd. ( (JP:8541) ) is now available.

Ehime Bank revised upward its full-year earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, citing higher net interest income and increased net fees and commissions on a non-consolidated basis. Consolidated ordinary profit is now projected at ¥10.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥7.2 billion, marking double-digit percentage increases versus its previous outlook and exceeding the prior year’s results.

Non-consolidated ordinary profit is forecast to rise to ¥9.85 billion and net income to ¥6.65 billion, reflecting stronger core banking profitability. In line with the improved performance, the bank raised its year-end dividend forecast by ¥10 to ¥29 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥46, a notable increase from the previous year and reinforcing a more shareholder-friendly capital return stance.

More about Ehime Bank, Ltd.

Ehime Bank, Ltd. is a regional Japanese financial institution listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market that provides banking services including lending, deposit-taking, and fee-based financial products. The bank primarily serves customers in Ehime Prefecture and surrounding areas, focusing on interest income and fee and commission businesses as key earnings drivers.

Average Trading Volume: 142,328

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen68.65B

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