Tokyo Century Corporation [8439.T]
TOKYO, May 11 (Pulse News Wire) – Tokyo Century Corporation (8439.T) reported record net profit of ¥100 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026, surpassing its target set in the Mid-Term Business Plan 2027 by two years. Operating profit increased significantly due to strong performance in international operations, particularly from the sale of US data centers and investment securities.
The company also recorded a robust return on assets (ROA) of 1.4 percentage points higher than the previous year. Looking ahead, Tokyo Century plans to accelerate growth investments and asset rotation to enhance future profitability.
Key initiatives include strategic collaborations in the US data center sector with NTT Group and Mitsubishi Estate, expanding into Australia's independent car rental market, investing in a major dry bulk shipping pool operator, and converting Advantage Partners to a consolidated subsidiary to expand its corporate investment portfolio. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company forecasts a continued increase in operating profit and expects to maintain a high dividend payout ratio of more than 30%, aiming for four consecutive years of dividend hikes.
Tokyo Century remains vigilant about indirect impacts from geopolitical instability affecting commodity prices, interest rates, and exchange rates.
🟡 Confidence: Standard AI-translated content.