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Shimojima Posts Strong FY2026 Profit Growth and Hikes Dividend, Signals Flat Earnings Ahead

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  • Shimojima delivered solid FY2026 growth in sales, profits and EPS, while strengthening its balance sheet and cash flows.
  • The company raised its annual dividend and projects modest FY2027 sales gains but slightly lower net profit and EPS.
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Shimojima Posts Strong FY2026 Profit Growth and Hikes Dividend, Signals Flat Earnings Ahead

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An update from SHIMOJIMA Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7482) ) is now available.

Shimojima Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥64.8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 6.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 15.7% to ¥3.46 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 31.1% to ¥2.74 billion. Earnings per share climbed to ¥117.12, while total assets increased to ¥45.3 billion and net assets to ¥36.9 billion, underscoring an equity-to-asset ratio of 81.4% and robust cash generation from operating activities.

The company raised its annual dividend to ¥59 per share for FY2026, including an upward revision of the year-end payout, lowering the consolidated payout ratio to 50.4% while slightly increasing the dividend-to-net-assets ratio. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Shimojima forecasts modest growth in net sales to ¥66.0 billion and operating profit to ¥3.7 billion, but expects profit attributable to owners of parent to edge down 5.1% to ¥2.6 billion, implying a mild compression in earnings per share despite maintaining the same annual dividend level.

More about SHIMOJIMA Co., Ltd.

Shimojima Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates under Japanese GAAP and is engaged in businesses reflected through consolidated and non-consolidated packaging-related operations, with a focus on stable earnings and high equity ratios. The company maintains a solid financial base, with equity-to-asset ratios above 80% and a consistent record of dividend payments, targeting steady returns to shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 60,823

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen29.69B

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