ASICS Raises FY2026 Earnings Forecast, Boosts Annual Dividend to JPY 44/Share
ASICS (TSE:7936) has raised its full-year earnings and dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending December 2026, signaling strong momentum across key markets and improved operational efficiency.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 950.0bn | JPY 1050.0bn | +10.5% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 171.0bn | JPY 195.0bn | +14.0% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 165.0bn | JPY 189.0bn | +14.5% |
| 親会社株主に帰属する当期純利益 | JPY 110.0bn | JPY 120.0bn | +9.1% |
| １株当たり当期純利益 | JPY 153.91/share | JPY 169.30/share | +JPY 15.39/share |
The sportswear maker attributed the upward revision to robust second-quarter cumulative results and anticipated strength in the second half, particularly in the Onitsuka Tiger brand across Japan and sports-style offerings in Europe. Management also adjusted foreign exchange assumptions to reflect current market conditions, revising USD from 150.0 to 160.0 yen, EUR from 170.0 to 180.0 yen, and RMB from 21.0 to 23.0 yen. Improved gross margins combined with higher revenue are expected to drive operating profit, ordinary income (keijo rieki), and net profit above prior forecasts.
The dividend increase underscores ASICS’s confidence in sustained performance. The interim dividend rises to JPY 20.00/share from JPY 18.00/share, while the year-end dividend jumps to JPY 24.00/share from JPY 20.00/share, bringing the full-year payout to JPY 44.00/share—a 15.8% increase. Revised earnings now project record highs across revenue and profit metrics, reflecting both operational execution and favorable currency tailwinds. The enhanced shareholder returns signal management’s commitment to capital allocation alongside business growth.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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