Seika Corporation FY2025 profits soar, dividend rises JPY70

Seika Corporation (TSE: 8061) announced strong consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, with transaction value up to JPY 290.44 billion and net sales reaching JPY 93.73 billion, a 8.0% year-over-year increase. Operating profit rose to JPY 6.48 billion, reflecting steady growth in business volumes. Profit attributable to owners of parent surged to JPY 7.79 billion, boosted by negative goodwill and gains from cross-shareholding sales. The company's order backlog increased significantly to JPY 66.76 billion, setting a positive outlook for future deliveries. Reflecting these strong results, Seika Corporation forecasts to pay a dividend of 220 yen per share for FY2024, marking a JPY 70 increase. For FY2026, the company anticipates net sales of JPY 105.00 billion but projects a slight decrease in profit attributable to owners of parent to JPY 6.05 billion. The company continues to pursue strategic growth and efficiency measures to achieve its long-term goals, emphasizing shareholder returns and investments in human capital.