Iwaicosmo Holdings posts record half-year profit, boosts interim dividend

Iwaicosmo Holdings, Inc. reported record-high consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025. Operating revenues rose by 12.7% to JPY 14,458 million, net operating revenues increased by 12.4% to JPY 14,285 million, and operating profit grew by 28.0% to JPY 5,478 million. Ordinary profit increased by 25.6% to JPY 5,784 million, with profit attributable to owners of parent soaring by 45.1% to JPY 4,619 million. Basic earnings per share reached JPY 196.67.

Total assets increased by JPY 30,124 million to JPY 215,575 million compared to March 31, 2025, primarily due to a JPY 34,547 million increase in deposits received, despite a JPY 4,571 million decrease in margin transaction assets. Total liabilities rose by JPY 28,316 million to JPY 146,066 million, driven by increases in deposits received and margin transaction liabilities. Net assets grew by JPY 1,807 million to JPY 69,508 million.

The company's board of directors resolved to increase the interim dividend to JPY 60 per share for the period ended September 30, 2025, totaling JPY 1,409 million, payable on November 21, 2025. This marks a significant increase from the JPY 20 per share (JPY 469 million) paid for the same period last fiscal year. The company's dividend policy aims for a minimum dividend payout ratio (DOE) of approximately 3% annually, with approximately 2% for the interim dividend and 1% for the year-end dividend, linked to performance.