Creo Co., Ltd. Raises Earnings & Dividend — 9th Consecutive Dividend Increase to JPY 55
Creo Co., Ltd. (TSE:9698) revised its full-year FY2026 earnings forecast and raised its dividend, marking the company’s 9th consecutive year of dividend increases.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 15.1bn | JPY 14.6bn | -JPY 500m (-3.3%) |
| Operating Profit | JPY 1.14bn | JPY 1.18bn | +JPY 40m (+3.5%) |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 1.16bn | JPY 1.19bn | +JPY 30m (+2.6%) |
| Net Profit | JPY 740m | JPY 810m | +JPY 70m (+9.5%) |
| EPS | JPY 95.64 per share | JPY 104.64 per share | +JPY 9.00 (+9.4%) |
| Annual Dividend | JPY 52 per share | JPY 55 per share | +JPY 3 (+5.8%) |
Management cited higher stock revenue in the solutions service business and improved project management and utilization rates in the entrusted development business as key factors driving the upward revision in profits. The dividend increase reflects confidence in the consolidated financial performance exceeding initial expectations and a commitment to shareholder returns.
The revision highlights Creo’s focus on strengthening its financial position while maintaining growth in key business segments. Despite a revenue decline, the company’s profitability is expected to support continued dividend growth, offering investors a balance between reinvestment and shareholder rewards.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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