Kohnan Shoji raises interim dividend on strong financial performance

Kohnan Shoji announced an interim dividend of JPY 65.00 per share for the period ending August 31, 2025, a significant increase from JPY 50.00 in the previous year. This translates to a total interim dividend of JPY 1,902 million, up from JPY 1,492 million, with an effective date of November 6, 2025. The projected annual dividend is JPY 130.00 per share. This decision aligns with the company's policy of stable long-term dividend payouts, considering business performance, investments, and financial health.

The increased dividend follows a period of strong financial performance. For the first half of the fiscal year ending February 2026, Kohnan Shoji reported a 3.3% increase in operating revenue to JPY 265,049 million and an operating profit of JPY 14,702 million, despite a 7.6% decrease. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was JPY 8,726 million. The company's total assets grew by JPY 17,216 million to JPY 496,223 million, with an equity ratio of 34.6%.

During the period, Kohnan Shoji expanded its store network, adding 18 new stores and closing 2, bringing the total to 652 stores across the group. The company remains committed to its Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-FY2028), targeting JPY 560,000 million in sales, JPY 29,000 million in operating profit, and JPY 16,500 million in net profit attributable to owners of the parent company.