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Seiko posts sharp profit gains, boosts dividend and plans stock split

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  • Seiko Group delivered double-digit sales growth and sharply higher profits for FY2026, improving returns and strengthening its balance sheet.
  • The company raised its dividend, executed a 2-for-1 stock split, and forecast further sales and profit gains for FY2027, underscoring confidence in earnings and shareholder returns.
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Seiko posts sharp profit gains, boosts dividend and plans stock split

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SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION ( (JP:8050) ) has issued an update.

Seiko Group reported strong results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 10.2% to ¥335.7 billion and operating profit surging 45.4%, supported by a 65.1% jump in profit attributable to owners of the parent. Profitability metrics also improved, with return on equity climbing to 13.3% and the equity ratio strengthening to 45.8%, while operating cash flow expanded and cash balances increased.

The company raised its annual dividend for FY2026 to ¥165 per share before a 2-for-1 stock split effective April 1, 2026, and plans a post-split annual dividend of ¥90 in FY2027, keeping a payout ratio around 30%. For the year to March 2027, Seiko forecasts further growth, guiding to a 6.6% increase in net sales and higher operating and ordinary profits, signaling confidence in sustained earnings momentum and a continued focus on 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 Japanese manufacturer best known for its watches and timekeeping devices, operating across consumer products, systems solutions and industrial components. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the group serves global markets with precision instruments and related technologies, positioning itself as a diversified player in the broader horology and electronics sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 355,538

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen500B

See more data about 8050 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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