Kitagawa Seiki Co.,Ltd. Raises Profit Forecasts on Manufacturing Efficiency Gains
Kitagawa Seiki Co.,Ltd. (TSE:6327) has revised upward its earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending June 2026, citing improved production efficiency and favorable foreign exchange movements despite maintaining flat revenue expectations.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 6.60bn | JPY 6.60bn | +0.0% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 810M | JPY 850M | +4.9% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 860M | JPY 900M | +4.7% |
| Net Profit (attributable to parent) | JPY 590M | JPY 610M | +3.4% |
| EPS | JPY 72.36/share | JPY 74.68/share | +3.2% |
The company maintained its revenue forecast at JPY 6.60bn, reflecting steady demand for printed circuit board-related press equipment and system stockers in both domestic and overseas markets. However, management upgraded operating profit by JPY 40M to JPY 850M and ordinary income (keijo rieki) by the same amount to JPY 900M, driven by higher factory utilization rates and manufacturing process improvements that reduced production costs. Favorable foreign exchange conditions also contributed to the upside revision.
Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders was raised JPY 20M to JPY 610M, translating to earnings per share of JPY 74.68/share, up 3.2% from prior guidance. Most notably, the company increased its year-end dividend forecast by 42.9% to JPY 20.00/share from JPY 14.00/share, reflecting improved profitability and alignment with its medium-term management plan “KITAGAWA 2030,” which targets a dividend payout ratio of 25% or higher. The dividend enhancement underscores management confidence in sustained operational improvements and commitment to shareholder returns.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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