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Waseda Academy Lifts Earnings and Cash, Plans Higher Dividend for FY2027

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Waseda Academy Lifts Earnings and Cash, Plans Higher Dividend for FY2027

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Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4718) ) has issued an announcement.

Waseda Academy reported consolidated net sales of ¥37.66 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 7.4% year on year, with operating profit rising 11.6% to ¥3.96 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing 6.3% to ¥2.49 billion. The company strengthened its financial position with total assets of ¥26.20 billion and an equity ratio of 63.2%, while operating cash flow improved to ¥4.20 billion and cash and cash equivalents grew to ¥9.64 billion.

The board maintained the annual dividend at ¥55 per share for FY2026 but plans a significant increase to a forecast ¥75 per share in FY2027, implying a higher payout on expected profit growth. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Waseda Academy forecasts net sales of ¥40.52 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2.75 billion, signaling continued moderate growth and an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns in line with its expanding earnings base.

More about Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based education services provider listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating cram schools and related preparatory education programs. The company focuses on primary and secondary students aiming for competitive school and university entrance exams, generating revenue mainly from tuition and related educational services in the domestic market.

Average Trading Volume: 35,673

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen36.62B

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