Uchida Yoko boosts dividend after record profit and strategic asset sales

Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. announced a year-end dividend of JPY 300.00 per share for the fiscal year ending July 20, 2025, an increase of JPY 80.00 from the previous forecast of JPY 220.00. This decision follows strong business results, with consolidated net sales rising to JPY 337,055 million (up 21.3% year-on-year) and ordinary profit to JPY 13,126 million (up 29.5% year-on-year), both achieving record highs. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 40.4% year-on-year to JPY 9,825 million.

The company's strong performance was partly attributed to the partial sale of investment securities, which contributed approximately JPY 900 million to current period profit. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce cross-shareholdings, with the ratio to consolidated net assets decreasing from 22.9% in July 2024 to 19.5% in July 2025.

Looking ahead, Uchida Yoko forecasts continued growth for fiscal year 2026, with projected consolidated net sales of JPY 418,000 million (up 24.0% year-on-year) and ordinary profit of JPY 16,300 million (up 24.2% year-on-year). The company intends to maintain the JPY 300.00 per share dividend for the next fiscal year.