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Morinaga & Co ( (JP:2201) ) has issued an announcement.
Morinaga & Co. reported consolidated net sales of ¥236.7 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 3.4% year on year, with operating income rising 5.3% to ¥22.4 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent edging up 0.3% to ¥17.8 billion. The company strengthened its financial position, lifting total assets to ¥225.9 billion and net assets to ¥143.7 billion, while maintaining a robust equity ratio of 62.8%.
Cash flows from operating activities more than doubled to ¥23.6 billion, though cash and cash equivalents declined due to higher investing and financing outflows. Morinaga raised its annual dividend from ¥60 to ¥65 per share for FY2026 and plans ¥70 for FY2027, signaling continued commitment to shareholder returns even as it forecasts higher sales but slightly lower profit in FY2027 amid anticipated margin pressure.
More about Morinaga & Co
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese confectionery and food manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company produces sweets and related food products and operates both domestically and internationally, focusing on stable growth and shareholder returns in the consumer foods sector.
YTD Price Performance: 0.80%
Average Trading Volume: 300,553
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen217.8B
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