Hub Co., Ltd. (TSE:3030) has revised its earnings and dividend forecast for the 2026 fiscal year, increasing the annual dividend by JPY 100m (10.0%).
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Operating Profit | — | — | — |
| Ordinary Income (Keijo Rieki) | — | — | — |
| Net Profit | — | — | — |
| EPS | — | — | — |
| Annual Dividend | 1,000 | 1,100 | +100 (10.0%) |
| Year-end Dividend | 1,000 | 1,100 | +100 (10.0%) |
| Interim Dividend | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| ROE | — | — | — |
| Equity Ratio | — | — | — |
The revision was driven by an additional JPY 157m (157 million yen) in deferred tax assets, which pushed net profit above previous expectations. The increase in net profit resulted from an accounting adjustment related to corporate tax and other adjustments, without affecting cash reserves.
The company stated that the revision reflects its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns, particularly through the introduction of a special dividend. This move is expected to improve the stability of dividend payments to investors.