Lacto Japan Posts Higher Sales but Sharp Profit Decline, Keeps Dividend Forecast Unchanged

The latest announcement is out from Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. ( (JP:3139) ).

Lacto Japan reported consolidated net sales of ¥48.57 billion for the three months ended February 28, 2026, up 5.6% year on year, but operating profit fell 22.5% to ¥1.30 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent dropped 35.9% to ¥770 million, compressing earnings per share to ¥77.20. Total assets increased to ¥97.76 billion while the equity ratio declined to 33.0%, and although the company plans to maintain an annual dividend of ¥132 per share, it forecasts flat first-half sales and a double-digit decline in full-year ordinary profit and net profit, signaling margin pressure and a more challenging earnings environment for stakeholders.

For the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026, Lacto Japan projects full-year net sales of ¥193.0 billion, a 5.6% rise, but expects ordinary profit to fall 17.2% to ¥4.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent to decrease 20.1% to ¥3.45 billion, reflecting cautious profit expectations despite top-line growth. The unchanged dividend forecast implies management’s intent to balance shareholder returns with weaker projected profitability, while rising assets and a lower equity ratio suggest higher leverage or working capital needs amid a less favorable profit structure.

More about Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.

Lacto Japan Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the food-related sector as a trading and distribution company, focusing on dairy and related products. The company’s business centers on sourcing and supplying these products across domestic and overseas markets, positioning it as an intermediary player in the broader food supply chain and consumer goods industry.

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