TOKYO, May 21 (Pulse News Wire) – Artience CO.,LTD. (4634.T) reported a 7.5% increase in revenue for the quarter ending March 2026, reaching ¥883 billion compared to ¥821 billion in the same period last year.
Operating profit rose 16.1% to ¥52 billion from ¥45 billion, while net profit attributable to parent shareholders increased to -¥210 million from ¥102.3 billion. The company maintained its full-year forecast amid rising raw material costs, particularly naphtha prices which climbed to ¥92,500 per kiloliter from ¥65,000 previously. Management noted that price adjustments and supply chain optimization measures would help mitigate cost pressures. Artience expects continued growth across key segments such as colorants and functional materials, driven by demand for CF-use materials and sensor applications.
Polymer and coating-related businesses also showed strong performance, with mobile functional film sales leading gains. Packaging and printing segments saw mixed results due to regional variations and pricing dynamics. For the fiscal year ending December 2026, Artience forecasts revenue of ¥3,600 billion with operating profit of ¥228.1 billion and ordinary profit of ¥222.9 billion. The company plans to enhance shareholder returns through dividend increases and strategic share repurchases, targeting a payout ratio of more than 90%.
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