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Mitsui & Co. Boosts Dividend and Forecasts Profit Growth Despite FY 2026 Earnings Decline

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  • Mitsui’s FY 2026 profit and revenue declined modestly, but assets, equity and comprehensive income rose, strengthening its balance sheet.
  • The company lifted dividends, plans a further increase, and forecasts double-digit profit growth for FY 2027, signaling confidence in earnings.
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Mitsui & Co. Boosts Dividend and Forecasts Profit Growth Despite FY 2026 Earnings Decline

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Mitsui & Co ( (JP:8031) ) has shared an announcement.

Mitsui & Co. reported fiscal year 2026 revenue of ¥13.99 trillion, down 4.6% year on year, with profit attributable to owners of the parent falling 7.4% to ¥833.97 billion and a slight decline in profitability ratios. Despite lower earnings, comprehensive income surged to ¥1.76 trillion, total assets climbed to ¥20.82 trillion, and equity attributable to owners increased, reflecting a stronger balance sheet.

The company generated robust operating cash flow of ¥952.9 billion, while significantly higher investment outflows underscored continued capital deployment across its portfolio. Mitsui raised its annual dividend to ¥115 per share for FY 2026 and plans a further increase to ¥140 in FY 2027, alongside forecasting a 10.3% rise in FY 2027 profit to ¥920 billion, signaling confidence in future earnings and a commitment to shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8031) stock is a Hold with a Yen6600.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mitsui & Co stock, see the JP:8031 Stock Forecast page.

More about Mitsui & Co

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese trading and investment company listed on the Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sapporo exchanges. Operating across a wide range of sectors, it generates revenue through global trading, resource and infrastructure investments, and diverse business portfolios aimed at stable long-term growth for shareholders and partners.

Average Trading Volume: 7,751,284

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen16369.1B

For an in-depth examination of 8031 stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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