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Seiko Group Lifts Profit 65% and Hikes Dividend Ahead of Stock Split

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  • Seiko posted double-digit sales growth and a 65% jump in profit, with margins and equity ratios improving across its 2026 fiscal year.
  • The group raised its dividend, executed a 2-for-1 stock split, and forecasts further revenue and earnings growth for fiscal 2027.
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Seiko Group Lifts Profit 65% and Hikes Dividend Ahead of Stock Split

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SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION ( (JP:8050) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Seiko Group Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥335.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 10.2% year on year, with operating profit rising 45.4% to ¥30.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 65.1% to ¥22.0 billion. Profitability indicators improved markedly, including an operating margin of 9.2% and return on equity of 13.3%, while total assets and equity also strengthened, pushing the equity ratio to 45.8%.

Operating cash flow increased to ¥36.8 billion, and the company continued to return cash to shareholders, lifting the annual dividend for FY2026 to ¥165 per share before a 2-for-1 stock split effective April 1, 2026. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Seiko forecasts further growth with net sales of ¥358.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥23.0 billion, while planning a post-split annual dividend of ¥90 per share, signaling confidence in earnings sustainability and ongoing shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8050) stock is a Buy with a Yen8000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION stock, see the JP:8050 Stock Forecast page.

More about SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION

Seiko Group Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer best known for its watches and timekeeping devices, and it also operates related businesses in precision instruments and consumer products. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and targets both domestic and global markets, with a strategy that emphasizes profitability, capital efficiency, and steady shareholder returns.

Average Trading Volume: 372,017

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen528.9B

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