Oji Holdings Corporation [3861.T]
TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Oji Holdings Corporation (3861.T) reported a revenue increase of 0.7% to ¥1.86 trillion million yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Operating profit rose to ¥34.58 billion, while net profit reached ¥40.53 billion.
The company also declared plans to raise its dividend payout ratio to 58.9%, up from 50.7% in the previous year, with total dividends expected to reach ¥36 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. In addition, Oji Holdings announced its intention to acquire AustroCel Hallein GmbH, a leading European biorefinery focused on converting wood-based raw materials into dissolving pulp and biofuels.
The acquisition aims to accelerate the company's strategic shift towards biomass businesses as outlined in its Mid-Term Business Plan 2027. For the next fiscal year, Oji Holdings forecasts a sales growth of ¥950.0 billion and expects operating profit to decline slightly to ¥12.00 billion due to increased competition and cost pressures.
Despite this, the company remains committed to enhancing shareholder returns through active capital management strategies, including continued share buybacks and dividend hikes.
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