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Fuji Co. Lifts Earnings and Cash Flow Despite Profit Margin Squeeze

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  • Fuji Co. posted modest revenue growth but sharply higher net earnings, strengthening its balance sheet.
  • The retailer boosted operating cash flow, kept dividends flat, and forecast a strong profit rebound next year.
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Fuji Co. Lifts Earnings and Cash Flow Despite Profit Margin Squeeze

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The latest announcement is out from Fuji Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8278) ).

Fuji Co. reported a slight 0.7% increase in operating revenue to ¥814.3 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, while operating and ordinary profit declined double digits, reflecting margin pressure. Nonetheless, profit attributable to owners of parent more than doubled to ¥8.2 billion, pushing basic earnings per share to ¥94.36 and lifting equity and the equity ratio, indicating a stronger balance sheet.

The retailer generated substantially higher operating cash flow of ¥37.7 billion and ended the year with ¥38.9 billion in cash and equivalents, despite significant cash outflows from financing activities. Fuji kept its annual dividend flat at ¥30 per share and projects modest revenue growth but a sharp rebound in operating profit in the year to February 2027, underscoring management’s focus on profitability improvement while maintaining stable shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8278) stock is a Hold with a Yen2022.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Fuji Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:8278 Stock Forecast page.

More about Fuji Co., Ltd.

Fuji Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 8278, operates in Japan’s retail sector. The company generates operating revenue primarily from its store network and related retail operations, and it prepares consolidated financial statements under Japanese GAAP for its shareholders and other market participants.

Average Trading Volume: 170,945

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen185.9B

For detailed information about 8278 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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