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Seiko Group lifts profits over 60% and boosts dividend as equity base strengthens

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  • Seiko Group delivered double-digit sales growth and a 65% jump in profit, with margins and equity ratio improving alongside a stronger balance sheet.
  • The company raised its FY2026 annual dividend and forecasts further revenue and earnings growth for FY2027, while adjusting per-share payouts after a stock split.
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Seiko Group lifts profits over 60% and boosts dividend as equity base strengthens

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SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION ( (JP:8050) ) has issued 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 surging 45.4% to ¥30.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 65.1% to ¥22.0 billion. Profitability metrics also improved, with return on equity rising to 13.3% and the operating margin reaching 9.2%, while total assets increased to ¥383.9 billion and the equity ratio strengthened to 45.8%.

The company generated solid operating cash flow of ¥36.8 billion despite higher investing and financing outflows, and raised its annual dividend to ¥165 per share for FY2026 while maintaining a consolidated payout ratio of 30.7%. For the year ending March 31, 2027, Seiko projects further growth to ¥358.0 billion in net sales and ¥23.0 billion in profit attributable to owners of parent, indicating confidence in continued earnings expansion even as the forecasted dividend per share is set lower on a post‑stock‑split basis, a move that shareholders will need to interpret in light of the 2‑for‑1 split effective April 1, 2026.

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, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the precision instruments and consumer products industry, best known for watches and timekeeping devices. The group also develops related technologies and products, positioning itself as a diversified manufacturer serving both domestic and global markets with branded consumer goods and industrial solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 372,017

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen528.9B

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