Central General Development Raises FY2026 Profit Forecast, Boosts Dividend
Central General Development Co., Ltd. (TSE:3238) has revised upward its earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing cost-reduction initiatives across advertising and maintenance expenses.
| Item | Before | After | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 38.4bn | JPY 38.5bn | JPY 50M | 0.1% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 800M | JPY 898M | JPY 98M | 12.3% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 200M | JPY 304M | JPY 104M | 52.0% |
| Net Profit | JPY 90M | JPY 147M | JPY 57M | 64.0% |
| EPS | JPY 9.36/share | JPY 15.36/share | JPY 6.00/share | 64.1% |
| Year-end Dividend | JPY 3/share | JPY 5/share | JPY 2/share | 66.7% |
| Annual Dividend | JPY 3/share | JPY 5/share | JPY 2/share | 66.7% |
The company maintained its revenue outlook at approximately JPY 38.5bn while improving profitability through operational efficiencies. Management identified cost reductions in advertising expenditures within the real estate sales division and maintenance expenses in the rental business segment, alongside general administrative cost cuts. These measures drove operating profit up 12.3% and ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric combining operating profit with non-operating items—up 52.0%.
The stronger bottom-line performance has prompted Central General Development to increase its year-end dividend payout to JPY 5 per share from JPY 3, reflecting management’s commitment to its stated dividend policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%. The revision demonstrates how operational discipline and cost management can translate directly into enhanced shareholder returns without requiring top-line growth acceleration.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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