Umios Delivers Record Operating Income and Lifts Dividend as It Reshapes Portfolio

The latest update is out from Maruha Nichiro ( (JP:1333) ).

Umios Corporation reported record operating income of 31.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026, up 2.7% year-on-year, driven by improved earnings in its Marine Resources segment and robust performance in its European food distribution business. Underlying operating income reached 33.2 billion yen excluding approximately 2.0 billion yen in one-time corporate transformation expenses, while profit attributable to owners of the parent declined 4.7% to 22.2 billion yen, and shareholders were rewarded with an increased annual dividend payout ratio of 30.4%.

Extraordinary income totaled 11.5 billion yen from measures such as reducing cross-shareholdings and selling real estate, partially offset by 3.2 billion yen in extraordinary losses related to headquarters relocation costs. For FY2026, Umios forecasts operating income of 32.0 billion yen and profit attributable to owners of 15.0 billion yen, plans to further improve profitability through business structure reforms, product portfolio reviews, and stronger pet food sales, and targets annual dividends of 45 yen per share with a projected payout ratio of 45.4% supported by continued asset optimization.

More about Maruha Nichiro

Umios Corporation, formerly known as Maruha Nichiro and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the marine resources and food distribution industries. The company focuses on marine products, including a Marine Resources Business Segment, and maintains a strong European presence through its Foodstuff Distribution Business Segment, while also expanding into pet food and related value-added offerings.

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