TOKYO, May 01 (Pulse News Wire) – Marubeni Corporation (8002.T) reported lower operating profit despite revenue growth in its fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Revenue increased to ¥7.79 trillion compared to the previous year, driven primarily by gains in metal, food and agriculture, and next-generation development segments.
However, operating profit declined to ¥2.663 billion from ¥2.663 billion due to higher selling and general administrative expenses. For the same period, net income attributable to parent shareholders was ¥5 billion, up from ¥4.51 trillion. Basic earnings per share rose to ¥302.78 from ¥288.24.
The company also announced plans to increase annual dividend payments to ¥107.50 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, marking a rise from ¥95.00 per share in the previous year. Looking ahead, Marubeni expects operating profit to improve slightly in fiscal year 2027, projecting a 6.6% increase in net income attributable to parent shareholders to ¥5.6 million. The company aims to maintain a total shareholder return target of around 32.5%, combining dividends and share repurchases.
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