ASAHI PRINTING CO.,LTD. [3951.T]
TOKYO, May 11 (Pulse News Wire) – Asahi Printing CO.,LTD. (3951.T) reported lower profits despite achieving revenue growth in fiscal year 2026.
Revenue increased to ¥15.944 billion compared to ¥15.269 billion in the previous year, but operating profit declined to ¥1.623 billion from ¥2.076 billion due to rising raw material costs and reduced overseas orders. Net income was ¥1.704 billion from ¥1.716 billion, with earnings per share dropping to ¥75.76 from ¥80.23. The company attributed the decline in profitability to higher raw material prices and inflationary pressures, along with decreased demand for its printing materials in China.
However, positive performance in packaging machinery sales contributed to overall revenue growth. Looking ahead, ASAHI PRINTING forecasts continued improvements in profitability driven by price adjustments in domestic printing materials and expansion through new factory operations abroad. In addition, the company revised its dividend policy for fiscal year 2027, aiming for progressive dividends based on the linked net asset payout rate (DOE).
The target is to maintain or increase dividends while continuing opportunistic share buybacks.
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