Shikoku Bank Lifts Earnings Outlook and Boosts Dividend Payout for FY2026

Shikoku Bank Ltd. ( (JP:8387) ) has shared an announcement.

Shikoku Bank has raised its consolidated and non-consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected net interest income and fee and commission revenues, combined with lower expenses and credit costs. The bank now projects higher ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent compared with its February outlook, building on solid growth from the previous fiscal year and reinforcing its earnings momentum.

In line with the improved outlook, the bank has also revised its full-year dividend forecast upward, lifting the planned year-end dividend from ¥28 to ¥32 per share and bringing the total annual dividend to ¥60. Management emphasized that one-time gains, including those linked to making Shigin Leasing a wholly owned subsidiary, are excluded from the shareholder return calculation, and the bank now expects a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 30%, signaling a stronger commitment to shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8387) stock is a Buy with a Yen2607.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shikoku Bank Ltd. stock, see the JP:8387 Stock Forecast page.

More about Shikoku Bank Ltd.

Shikoku Bank, Ltd. is a regional Japanese bank listed on the TSE Prime Market that provides traditional banking services, including lending, deposit-taking, and fee-based financial services. The bank focuses primarily on its home Shikoku region, generating income from net interest margins and fees, and is gradually expanding its group operations through subsidiaries such as Shigin Leasing Company Limited.

Average Trading Volume: 174,858

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen98.45B

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