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Forval Posts Profit Drop but Boosts Dividend and Signals Earnings Rebound

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  • Forval reported flat operating results with lower net sales and a sharp drop in shareholder profit, but strengthened its financial position and liquidity during fiscal 2026.
  • The company raised its annual dividend and forecasts higher sales and a near 49% profit rebound in fiscal 2027, signaling confidence in future earnings growth and shareholder returns.
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Forval Posts Profit Drop but Boosts Dividend and Signals Earnings Rebound

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Forval Corporation ( (JP:8275) ) has shared an update.

Forval Corporation reported a slight 1.5% decline in net sales to ¥71.5 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit nearly flat at ¥3.7 billion and ordinary profit up 1.8%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent dropped 31.8% to ¥1.48 billion, compressing earnings per share to ¥56.64, even as the equity ratio improved to 45.2% and cash and cash equivalents rose to ¥12.1 billion.

The company raised its annual dividend to ¥31 per share for fiscal 2026 and plans a further increase to ¥32 for the year ending March 2027, lifting the payout ratio despite lower earnings. Forval forecasts a recovery in fiscal 2027, projecting net sales of ¥77 billion, operating profit of ¥4.1 billion and a 48.9% jump in profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥2.2 billion, signaling confidence in earnings growth and a stronger return profile for shareholders.

More about Forval Corporation

Forval Corporation is a Japan-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating primarily in consulting and solution services for corporate clients. The group focuses on offering management support, IT and telecommunications-related services, and other business solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises across Japan.

Average Trading Volume: 9,453

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen26.74B

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