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GDEP ADVANCE Lifts Profit Outlook and Dividend Despite Lower Sales Forecast

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  • GDEP ADVANCE cut its sales outlook but raised profit forecasts as changes in sales mix improved margins and boosted expected earnings.
  • The company increased its planned year-end dividend to ¥36.00 per share, highlighting a stronger profit view and commitment to shareholder returns.
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GDEP ADVANCE Lifts Profit Outlook and Dividend Despite Lower Sales Forecast

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GDEP ADVANCE,Inc. ( (JP:5885) ) has issued an announcement.

GDEP ADVANCE has revised its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2026, projecting lower net sales of ¥6.8 billion versus the previous ¥7.3 billion due mainly to changes in its sales mix. Despite this, operating profit, ordinary profit, and net profit are now expected to surpass earlier estimates, supported by an improved gross profit margin stemming from that same shift in sales composition.

Reflecting the stronger profit outlook, the company also raised its planned year-end dividend from ¥29.00 to ¥36.00 per share, significantly above the prior year’s ¥23.00. The move underscores management’s emphasis on shareholder returns and signals confidence in earnings quality, even as top-line growth moderates, which may bolster the firm’s appeal to income-focused investors.

More about GDEP ADVANCE,Inc.

GDEP ADVANCE, Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, operates in the technology solutions sector, with a focus on providing computing-related products and services. The company targets enterprise customers and other organizations seeking high-performance systems and related support, positioning itself within Japan’s broader IT and infrastructure market.

Average Trading Volume: 44,761

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen15.92B

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