TOKYO, Apr 27 (Pulse News Wire) – Sugimoto & CO.,LTD. (9932.T) reported lower sales but higher net profit for the fiscal year ended March 2026.
Revenue decreased by 853 million yen to 47,758 million yen compared to the previous fiscal year. Operating profit fell to 2,047 million yen from 2,395 million yen due to increased costs associated with new system investments and rising personnel expenses. However, net profit improved slightly to 1,917 million yen from 1,722 million yen in the prior year. The company maintained its dividend policy, declaring an interim dividend of ¥27 per share and a final dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥54 for the fiscal year.
EPS rose to ¥117.29 from ¥98.18 last year. Despite reduced revenue, the firm's equity ratio remained stable at 6.1%, up from 5.4% previously. For the next fiscal year ending March 2027, Sugimoto forecasts steady operating income at approximately 2,070 million yen, driven by continued focus on AI and semiconductor-related businesses. The company plans to allocate cash towards growth investments through mergers and acquisitions while maintaining shareholder returns.
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