Shizuoka Financial Group,Inc. Raises FY2027 Earnings Forecast 9.9%
Shizuoka Financial Group,Inc. (TSE:5831) has raised its earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, citing improved net interest margins from the Bank of Japan’s policy rate increases.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Income | JPY 152.0bn | JPY 167.0bn | +JPY 15.0bn (+9.9%) |
| Net Profit | JPY 105.0bn | JPY 115.0bn | +JPY 10.0bn (+9.5%) |
| EPS | JPY 196.94/share | JPY 217.91/share | +JPY 20.97 |
| Interim Dividend | JPY 49.00/share | JPY 54.00/share | +JPY 5.00 |
| Year-end Dividend | JPY 49.00/share | JPY 54.00/share | +JPY 5.00 |
| Annual Dividend | JPY 98.00/share | JPY 108.00/share | +JPY 10.00 |
The regional financial holding company attributed the upward revision to growth in average loan balances and improved net interest income driven by the BOJ’s monetary policy tightening. Net profit is now expected to exceed prior guidance, supporting the dividend increase. The company also authorized share buybacks of up to JPY 30.0bn to enhance capital efficiency.
The dividend hike aligns with management’s stated shareholder return policy to progressively raise the payout ratio to 50% or above by fiscal 2027. At the revised forecast, the payout ratio stands at 49.6%, reflecting incremental progress toward that target. The combination of earnings growth and structured dividend increases underscores the group’s confidence in sustained profitability in a higher interest rate environment, while the buyback authorization signals commitment to total shareholder returns.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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