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Maruzen Showa Unyu Lifts Profits and Dividend as Equity Ratio Improves

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  • Maruzen Showa Unyu posted modest revenue and profit growth, stronger balance sheet, and sharply higher comprehensive income.
  • The company maintained bullish full-year forecasts and raised dividends, signaling confidence and strengthened industry positioning.
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Maruzen Showa Unyu Lifts Profits and Dividend as Equity Ratio Improves

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The latest announcement is out from Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd. ( (JP:9068) ).

Maruzen Showa Unyu reported consolidated operating revenue of ¥110.8 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 2.4% year on year, with operating profit rising 6.5% to ¥11.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent edging up 2.3% to ¥9.1 billion. The company’s financial position strengthened as total assets climbed to ¥202.2 billion and the equity ratio improved to 69.1%, while comprehensive income surged 41.7%, and it raised its annual dividend forecast to ¥210 per share, reflecting confidence underpinned in part by the consolidation of newly added subsidiary M&F Logistics.

For the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Maruzen Showa Unyu is maintaining its earnings forecast, targeting operating revenue of ¥153.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥12.0 billion, a 22.4% increase from the prior year. The steady profit growth, higher shareholder returns and expanded consolidation scope underscore management’s focus on reinforcing earnings capacity and capital efficiency, with implications for enhanced value for investors and a stronger competitive footing in Japan’s logistics industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9068) stock is a Hold with a Yen9275.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:9068 Stock Forecast page.

More about Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd.

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based logistics company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating in the transportation and warehousing sector. The company provides integrated logistics services and generates revenue primarily from freight, storage and related logistics operations in the domestic market.

Average Trading Volume: 30,676

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen171.8B

For an in-depth examination of 9068 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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