Bunka Shutter (5930) FY2025 sales, profit up amid cost pressures

Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd. (TSE: 5930) reported increased sales and profits for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, with net sales reaching JPY 228.419 billion, up from JPY 221.076 billion the previous year. Operating profit also saw a slight increase to JPY 14.726 billion. The company attributed the growth to strategic initiatives within its core shutter and door businesses, as well as expansion in eco & disaster prevention and international operations. The company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio to 40% and will acquire JPY 2 billion in treasury stock. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Bunka Shutter forecasts net sales of JPY 240 billion and operating profit of JPY 16.8 billion, focusing on further improving profitability and shareholder returns.