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FINDEX Posts Modest Q1 Growth, Lifts Dividend on Strong Balance Sheet

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  • FINDEX reported modest Q1 sales growth but slightly lower profits, while strengthening its balance sheet and earnings per share.
  • The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and plans a higher annual dividend, underscoring confidence and shareholder-focused capital policy.
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FINDEX Posts Modest Q1 Growth, Lifts Dividend on Strong Balance Sheet

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An announcement from FINDEX Inc. ( (JP:3649) ) is now available.

FINDEX Inc. posted a modest 2.0% year-on-year increase in first-quarter net sales to ¥1,989 million for the period ended March 31, 2026, while operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of parent all dipped slightly by around 2–3%. Despite the earnings softness, basic earnings per share edged up to ¥23.07 on a lower share count, and net assets and equity ratio improved to ¥5,678 million and 81.1%, respectively, underscoring a strong balance sheet.

The company kept its full-year 2026 forecast unchanged, targeting 1.6% growth in net sales and a 3.6% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent, signaling confidence in its recurring revenue base and operational resilience. FINDEX also plans to lift its annual dividend from ¥22.00 to ¥27.00 per share, indicating a continued commitment to shareholder returns even amid only modest top-line growth, which may support its valuation and attract yield-seeking investors.

More about FINDEX Inc.

FINDEX Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates under Japanese GAAP and appears to be a software and IT solutions provider, with a focus on recurring fee-based services that generate stable earnings and cash flow. The company maintains a robust financial position with high equity ratios and consistent dividend payments, appealing to income-focused investors in the Japanese equity market.

Average Trading Volume: 100,952

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen20.13B

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