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H2O Retailing Corporation ( (JP:8242) ) has provided an update.
H2O Retailing Corporation reported flat net sales of ¥680.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit down 7.0% and profit attributable to owners of the parent falling 14.0% to ¥29.9 billion. Despite weaker profitability, the company strengthened its financial base, as total assets stood at ¥714.7 billion, shareholders’ equity rose, and the equity ratio improved to 43.4%.
The group maintained solid operating cash flow of ¥48.3 billion and slightly increased year-end cash and cash equivalents to ¥57.8 billion, while continuing to reduce interest-bearing liabilities via negative financing cash flow. H2O raised its annual dividend to ¥46 per share for FY2026 and plans a further increase to ¥48 in FY2027, even as it forecasts modest sales growth to ¥712.0 billion and essentially flat operating profit, signaling a focus on shareholder returns amid a challenging profit environment.
More about H2O Retailing Corporation
H2O Retailing Corporation is a Japan-based retail group listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating primarily in the department store and supermarket sectors. The company focuses on domestic retail consumers and related services, positioning itself as a major player in the Kansai region and broader Japanese retail market.
Average Trading Volume: 347,412
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen282.5B
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