Kinden boosts full-year forecasts and interim dividend on strong half-year results

Kinden Corporation reported strong consolidated operating results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, with net sales of 321,378 million yen (up 7.8% year-on-year) and operating profit of 31,887 million yen (up 147.6% year-on-year). Profit attributable to owners of parent reached 22,603 million yen (up 130.3% year-on-year), significantly exceeding previous forecasts. Non-consolidated results also showed substantial increases, with net sales of 267,440 million yen (up 4.5%) and profit of 24,326 million yen (up 116.5%).

Driven by favorable market conditions and enhanced productivity, Kinden has revised its full-year consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company now projects net sales of 742,000 million yen (up 1.6% from previous forecast) and profit attributable to owners of parent of 64,500 million yen (up 24.0% from previous forecast). Non-consolidated full-year forecasts were also raised.

In line with its improved performance, the company resolved to increase its interim dividend for the period ended September 30, 2025, to 60.00 yen per share, up from the previously forecasted 50.00 yen. The year-end dividend forecast was also revised upwards to 60.00 yen, bringing the total annual dividend forecast to 120.00 yen per share.