SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES,LTD. [4471.T]
TOKYO, May 13 (Pulse News Wire) – Sanyo Chemical Industries,ltd. (4471.T) reported a consolidated revenue decline of 10.1% year-over-year to ¥1.278 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Despite lower sales, operating profit surged 18.6% to ¥100 million compared to the previous fiscal year. Ordinary profit also increased by 26.7%, reaching ¥127.8 billion. Net income attributable to parent shareholders jumped 276.6% to ¥150.0 billion due to tax benefits related to the absorption merger of SDP. The company attributed its strong performance to cost-cutting measures such as the “Great Manufacturing Reform” initiative aimed at improving production efficiency and restructuring efforts in high-value-added businesses.
However, the withdrawal from the superabsorbent resin business contributed to a significant reduction in revenue. Looking ahead, Sanyo Chemical expects consolidated revenue to rise by 17.3% in the fiscal year ending March 2027, driven by price adjustments for raw materials. Operating profit is forecast to remain flat at ¥100 million, while ordinary profit is expected to decrease slightly to ¥115 million. Net income is projected to fall by 42.4% to ¥90 million amid higher investment costs and reduced exchange gains.
In addition, the company plans to increase annual dividend per share to ¥175 from ¥170, reflecting its commitment to maintaining stable and progressive dividend payouts.
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