Toso Company Revises FY2026 Earnings Higher on Cost Cuts, Raises Dividend 55%

Toso Company Revises FY2026 Earnings Higher on Cost Cuts, Raises Dividend 55%

Toso Company, Limited (TSE:5956) has revised its fiscal 2026 earnings forecast upward despite a modest revenue decline, citing strong cost reduction and pricing actions that will drive profitability gains and boost shareholder returns.

The window covering and interior products manufacturer lowered its full-year revenue forecast by JPY 247M to JPY 23.3bn, reflecting underperformance in non-residential and overseas segments despite solid domestic housing market demand from new product launches and price adjustments. However, operating profit surged 59.2% to JPY 955M and ordinary income (keijo rieki) climbed 56.0% to JPY 983M, driven by aggressive cost reduction initiatives and successful price increases that offset the revenue shortfall. Net profit attributable to parent shareholders jumped 67.8% to JPY 671M, with earnings per share rising 68.0% to JPY 75.78/share.

The company increased its annual dividend by 55% to JPY 15.50/share from JPY 10.00/share, including a year-end dividend boost of JPY 5.50 to JPY 10.50/share. Management cited improved earnings forecasts and a target dividend payout ratio of approximately 20% as the basis for enhanced shareholder returns.

The revision signals management confidence in operational efficiency gains despite near-term revenue headwinds. International investors should note that ordinary income in Japan includes non-operating financial items and differs from operating profit, making profitability metrics less directly comparable to IFRS or US GAAP standards.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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