The Fukushima Bank Lifts FY2026 Profit Forecast 46% on Strong Fund Operations
The Fukushima Bank, Ltd. (TSE:8562) raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing better-than-expected fund management returns and fee income.
| Item | Before | After | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated | ||||
| Operating Revenue | JPY 14.9bn | JPY 15.1bn | JPY 0.2bn | +1.34% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 0.6bn | JPY 0.68bn | JPY 0.08bn | +13.33% |
| Net Profit | JPY 0.5bn | JPY 0.73bn | JPY 0.23bn | +46.00% |
| EPS | JPY 14.33/share | JPY 20.93/share | JPY 6.60/share | +46.07% |
| Non-consolidated | ||||
| Operating Revenue | JPY 12.4bn | JPY 12.7bn | JPY 0.3bn | +2.42% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 0.6bn | JPY 0.69bn | JPY 0.09bn | +15.00% |
| Net Profit | JPY 0.5bn | JPY 0.76bn | JPY 0.26bn | +52.00% |
| EPS | JPY 14.33/share | JPY 21.79/share | JPY 7.46/share | +52.07% |
The bank attributed the upward revision to stronger-than-anticipated fund management revenue and improved fee-based income at the parent company level. Both metrics are outpacing initial projections, signaling improved operational performance in the current fiscal environment.
The revision suggests The Fukushima Bank’s operating environment has evolved more favorably than initially anticipated. The 46% increase in consolidated net profit indicates management confidence in sustained momentum from both traditional lending spreads and non-interest income streams. International investors should note that ordinary income (keijo rieki) in Japan encompasses financial income and expenses alongside core operations, distinguishing it from operating profit under IFRS standards.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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