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Stella Chemifa Lifts Profit, Boosts Dividend on Solid FY2026 Results

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  • Stella Chemifa posted higher sales, profits and margins in FY2026, strengthening its equity base and maintaining a solid financial position.
  • The company increased its annual dividend and projects further sales and earnings growth in FY2027, signaling confidence in sustained performance.
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Stella Chemifa Lifts Profit, Boosts Dividend on Solid FY2026 Results

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Stella Chemifa ( (JP:4109) ) has provided an update.

Stella Chemifa reported a modest 1.4% increase in sales revenue to ¥36.8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit up 7.1% and profit attributable to owners of the parent rising 5.7% to ¥3.06 billion. Profitability metrics improved slightly, with return on equity at 6.6% and operating margin at 12.6%, while net assets grew and the equity-to-asset ratio climbed to 74.6%, underscoring a solid financial position.

Cash flows from operating activities remained strong at ¥6.0 billion, though increased investment outflows reduced cash and cash equivalents to ¥14.3 billion at year-end. The company raised its annual dividend to ¥180 per share, including a commemorative component, and plans to maintain that level in the coming year, signaling a continued focus on shareholder returns; management also forecasts FY2027 sales growth of 6.3% and an 11.2% rise in profit attributable to owners of the parent, indicating confidence in sustained earnings expansion.

More about Stella Chemifa

Stella Chemifa Corporation is a specialty chemicals manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, focusing on high value-added chemical products for industrial applications. The company operates under Japanese GAAP and targets stable growth and shareholder returns, supported by a strong equity base and high equity-to-asset ratio.

YTD Price Performance: 39.24%

Average Trading Volume: 49,571

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen75.44B

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