Osaka Soda Raises FY2027 Earnings Forecast on Market Strength

Osaka Soda Raises FY2027 Earnings Forecast on Market Strength

Osaka Soda (TSE:4046) has raised its earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, citing favorable market conditions and currency tailwinds.

For the second quarter ending September 2026, the company raised revenue guidance to JPY 54.0bn from JPY 52.0bn, while operating profit jumped 17.0% to JPY 10.3bn and ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric combining operating profit with non-operating items—climbed 17.9% to JPY 11.2bn. Full-year revenue is now forecast at JPY 108.0bn, with operating profit of JPY 20.5bn and ordinary income of JPY 22.1bn. The company attributed the upward revision to a spike in allyl ether market prices driven by Middle East geopolitical developments, a weaker-than-expected yen, and robust healthcare product sales.

The dividend has been increased accordingly. The interim dividend per share rises to JPY 15.00 from JPY 14.00, while the year-end dividend also increases to JPY 15.00, bringing the full-year payout to JPY 30.00 per share—a JPY 2.00 increase. Management stated the higher dividend reflects improved profitability while maintaining sustainable capital allocation and retained earnings.

The revisions signal that Osaka Soda is benefiting from near-term commodity tailwinds and currency conditions. However, investors should note that allyl ether price strength may prove cyclical; the company’s ability to sustain earnings growth will depend on underlying demand and cost management as market conditions normalize.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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