Furukawa Electric Delivers Strong FY2026 Earnings, Hikes Dividend and Plans Stock Split

Furukawa Electric Co ( (JP:5801) ) has shared an announcement.

Furukawa Electric reported consolidated net sales of ¥1.31 trillion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 8.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 35.8% to ¥63.9 billion and profit attributable to owners more than doubling to ¥72.5 billion. Profitability metrics improved, including return on equity rising to 19.1% and an equity ratio of 39.1%, while cash and cash equivalents increased modestly despite higher investing outflows.

The company sharply increased its annual dividend to ¥210 per share for FY2026 and signaled a lower but still meaningful payout ratio, while forecasting further growth in FY2027 with net sales projected at ¥1.46 trillion and profit attributable to owners at ¥82 billion. Furukawa also plans a 10-for-1 stock split effective July 1, 2026 and has adjusted its consolidation scope with several new optical components and submarine cable entities added and battery- and cable-related subsidiaries removed, indicating a strategic portfolio shift toward communications and submarine cable businesses.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5801) stock is a Buy with a Yen53000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Furukawa Electric Co stock, see the JP:5801 Stock Forecast page.

More about Furukawa Electric Co

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based industrial manufacturer listed in Tokyo, operating under Japanese Accounting Standards. The company is active in electrical and electronic materials and components, including cables and optical-related products, serving global infrastructure, communications, and industrial markets.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen3158.1B

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