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Iwaki Lifts Earnings, Strengthens Balance Sheet and Plans Higher Dividends

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  • Iwaki posted modest sales and profit growth, solid cash flow, and a stronger equity base in fiscal 2026.
  • The company is hiking dividends again and forecasting further revenue and earnings gains for fiscal 2027.
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Iwaki Lifts Earnings, Strengthens Balance Sheet and Plans Higher Dividends

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The latest announcement is out from Iwaki Co. Ltd. ( (JP:6237) ).

Iwaki reported consolidated net sales of ¥47.7 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 4.2% year on year, with operating profit rising 1.4% to ¥5.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing 8.2% to ¥4.8 billion. The company strengthened its financial position with total assets of ¥55.8 billion, an equity ratio of 74.0%, robust operating cash flow of ¥5.3 billion, and net assets per share of ¥1,864.08.

Shareholder returns improved as the annual dividend was raised to ¥77 per share from ¥70, implying a consolidated payout ratio of 35.3%, and a further increase to ¥92 per share is forecast for fiscal 2027, including a commemorative component. For the year ending March 31, 2027, Iwaki forecasts net sales of ¥51.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥5.1 billion, signaling expectations of continued moderate growth in earnings and cash generation despite the removal of IWP Holding Company Limited from the consolidation scope.

More about Iwaki Co. Ltd.

Iwaki Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that specializes in pumps and fluid handling equipment. The company serves industrial and commercial customers, with a focus on precision fluid control solutions for a range of applications in domestic and overseas markets.

Average Trading Volume: 23,470

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen61.53B

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