Source disclosure: February 12, 2026
ASAHI KOGYOSHA CO.,LTD. [1975.T]
TOKYO — ASAHI KOGYOSHA CO., LTD., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code number 1975, reported its third quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2026 on February 12, 2026. The company's consolidated results showed significant growth across key performance indicators compared to the same period last year.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, ASAHI KOGYOSHA recorded consolidated sales of ¥68.567 billion, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year’s figure of ¥62.676 billion. Operating income surged by 58.1%, reaching ¥6.400 billion from ¥4.048 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Similarly, ordinary income grew by 51.3% to ¥6.700 billion from ¥4.428 billion, and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased by 46.4% to ¥4.866 billion from ¥3.324 billion. These figures reflect robust operational improvements and cost efficiencies implemented by the company over the past year.
Regarding capital structure, ASAHI KOGYOSHA maintained strong financial health as indicated by an equity ratio of 55.8% as of December 31, 2025, up from 52.0% in the prior year-end. 103 billion, while net assets reached ¥45.225 billion, both showing slight increases from the end of the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the book value per share rose to ¥1,747.76, reflecting improved shareholder returns.
In terms of dividends, ASAHI KOGYOSHA announced interim dividend payments for the current fiscal year. For the second quarter ending June 2025, the company declared a dividend of ¥50.00 per share, which is double the amount paid out during the same period last year. Looking ahead, the company expects to pay a final dividend of ¥85.00 per share for the full fiscal year 2026, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥135.00 per share. This represents a substantial increase from the previous year's total dividend payout of ¥120.00 per share, including a special dividend of ¥50.00 and a commemorative dividend of ¥20.00 celebrating the company's centennial anniversary.
The company also provided forward-looking guidance for the full fiscal year ending March 2026. It anticipates consolidated sales of ¥103.000 billion, representing a 12.0% rise from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit is forecasted to reach ¥10.000 billion, a 38.0% improvement, while ordinary profit is expected to be ¥10.300 billion, a 35.8% increase. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company is projected to grow by 28.4% to ¥8.000 billion. On a per-share basis, earnings are anticipated to be ¥310.05, significantly higher than the previous year's ¥245.30. These projections underscore the company's confidence in continued growth and profitability despite potential market uncertainties.
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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