TOKYO, May 12 (Pulse News Wire) – Lion Corporation (4912.T) reported a 5.3% increase in revenue to ¥992.0 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by growth in its oral health care segment. Operating profit rose 11.6% to ¥62.9 billion, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased 4.5% to ¥42.0 billion.
The company attributed the strong performance to higher sales volumes and improved margins across key segments, particularly in oral health care products. In addition, Lion noted positive contributions from newly integrated subsidiaries in Vietnam and Australia, which helped boost overseas operations.
Despite geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, the firm remains committed to achieving its annual targets through strategic adjustments and additional cost-saving measures. Lion also reaffirmed its dividend policy, expecting a 26th consecutive year of dividend increases in fiscal 2026.
For the full year, Lion maintained its outlook, projecting revenue of ¥4,220.9 billion and operating profit of ¥350.0 billion, aiming to achieve its initial goals despite potential risks.
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