Brother Industries announces record revenue, share buyback, and outlook

Brother Industries (TSE:6448) announced record revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, reaching JPY 876.56 billion, a 6.5% increase year-over-year, driven by robust performance in its P&S segment and favorable exchange rates. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 73.1% to JPY 54.78 billion. Amidst these results, Brother Industries plans to repurchase up to 11,000,000 of its own shares for up to JPY 20 billion between May 12, 2025, and April 30, 2026. For fiscal year 2026, the company anticipates revenue of JPY 875 billion. The company also set a floor of JPY 100 per share for its annual dividend, and targets a dividend payout ratio of 40% moving forward. The company faces economic uncertainty stemming from geopolitical risks, trade policies, and exchange rate volatility, and plans to mitigate the impact of US tariffs. They plan to address this with a price increase in U.S. markets, controlling the expenses and sales promotion, and cutting costs.