Trusco Nakayama Posts Solid Q1 Sales Growth but Signals Margin Pressure and Lower 2026 Dividend

Trusco Nakayama Corporation ( (JP:9830) ) has shared an update.

Trusco Nakayama reported consolidated net sales of ¥86.96 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, up 9.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 2.7% to ¥6.0 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing 2.6% to ¥4.11 billion. While profitability growth lagged the pace of sales expansion and the equity ratio eased to 56.2% as total assets increased, earnings per share edged up to ¥62.27 and the company maintained its full-year forecast, signaling steady but moderating profit growth and a slightly lower expected annual dividend of ¥58.50 per share.

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, Trusco Nakayama forecasts net sales of ¥341.0 billion, up 6.5% from the previous year, but projects declines in operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent of 4.8% and 8.4%, respectively, reflecting anticipated pressure on margins. The firm plans a first-quarter dividend of ¥30.00 and a year-end dividend of ¥28.50, indicating a modest reduction in shareholder returns compared with 2025 even as it continues to expand its top line in Japan’s industrial tools distribution market.

More about Trusco Nakayama Corporation

Trusco Nakayama Corporation is a Japan-based wholesaler of machinery, tools, and related industrial supplies, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 9830. The company focuses on serving manufacturers and industrial customers nationwide, supplying a broad range of professional tools and equipment through its catalog and digital platforms.

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