Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation Revises Earnings & Dividend — Operating Profit +32.3%
Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation (TSE:9405) has raised its earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing stronger-than-expected broadcast revenue and expanding content distribution.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 92.7bn | JPY 96.0bn | +3.6% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 3.60bn | JPY 4.76bn | +32.3% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 3.70bn | JPY 4.42bn | +19.3% |
| 親会社株主に帰属する当期純利益 | JPY 4.10bn | JPY 4.46bn | +8.7% |
| 1株当たり当期純利益 | JPY 98.15/share | JPY 106.69/share | +JPY 8.54/share |
The broadcaster attributed the upward revision to robust viewership ratings driving broadcast income above prior forecasts, alongside expansion in secondary content utilization and streaming distribution. The company also noted resilient performance in its events business following the Osaka-Kansai Expo’s closure.
The revision reflects solid momentum in core broadcast operations and digital expansion, with operating profit surging 32.3% year-over-year. The company raised its annual dividend by JPY 3.00 to JPY 33.00 per share, representing a 10% increase. Management indicated a target payout ratio of 30% while pursuing a longer-term goal of 40%, signaling confidence in sustained earnings growth and shareholder-friendly capital allocation.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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