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King Jim Lifts Profitability Despite Lower Sales, Keeps Dividend and Earnings Outlook Intact

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  • King Jim’s nine-month sales slipped but operating profit rose strongly, while net profit and EPS declined amid higher comprehensive income and a stronger balance sheet.
  • The company maintained its dividend and full-year guidance, projecting modest revenue growth but a sharp rebound in profitability as it focuses on earnings efficiency.
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King Jim Lifts Profitability Despite Lower Sales, Keeps Dividend and Earnings Outlook Intact

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King Jim Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7962) ) has provided an update.

King Jim reported consolidated net sales of ¥27.9 billion for the nine months ended March 20, 2026, down 3.1% year on year, while operating profit rose 35.2% to ¥522 million and ordinary profit increased 10.4% to ¥789 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent fell 10.3% to ¥348 million and basic earnings per share declined to ¥12.39, even as comprehensive income surged, and total assets expanded to ¥38.8 billion with an equity ratio of 64.8%.

The company kept its dividend plan unchanged, confirming a full-year payout of ¥14 per share, split evenly between interim and year-end distributions. For the full fiscal year ending June 20, 2026, King Jim maintained its forecast of modest 2.2% sales growth to ¥40.5 billion but expects a sharp recovery in profitability, with operating profit projected to jump 86.0% and profit attributable to owners of parent to rise 53.0% to ¥650 million, signaling a focus on improving earnings efficiency despite flat top-line trends.

More about King Jim Co., Ltd.

King Jim Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based office supplies and stationery manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company is known for file and document organizers, electronic stationery, and related office products, serving both corporate and consumer markets in Japan and overseas.

Average Trading Volume: 44,239

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen23.29B

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