Komatsu Matere revises earnings, dividend forecasts upward

Komatsu Matere announced a revision to its consolidated earnings forecasts for the second quarter (interim period) and the full year ending March 2026, alongside an increase in the interim dividend forecast. For the second quarter, the company now projects JPY 1,300m in operating profit, up from JPY 850m, and JPY 1,300m in profit attributable to owners of parent, up from JPY 850m. This represents a 52.9% increase from previous estimates, while sales remained unchanged at JPY 20,000m.

The full-year forecast also saw upward adjustments, with operating profit revised to JPY 2,650m from JPY 2,200m and profit attributable to owners of parent to JPY 2,550m from JPY 2,100m. Sales for the full year remain at JPY 41,000m. The company attributes these improvements to strong sales activities in the apparel sector, including price negotiations and product shifts, as well as robust performance in overseas markets.

Reflecting the improved interim earnings outlook, Komatsu Matere revised its interim dividend forecast to JPY 14.00 per share, an increase of JPY 1.00 from the previously announced JPY 13.00. The year-end dividend forecast remains unchanged at JPY 13.00 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to JPY 27.00 per share.