Nippon Sanso Holdings boosts dividend, reports strong half-year performance

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation (NSHD) resolved to pay an interim dividend of JPY29.00 per share, up from the previous forecast of JPY27.00. The year-end dividend forecast was also revised to JPY29.00, bringing the annual dividend forecast to JPY58.00 per share. This decision aligns with the company's policy to allocate sufficient earnings to internal reserves and link shareholder returns to consolidated performance.

For the first half of fiscal year 2026 (April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025), NSHD reported a 1.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to JPY650,829 million. Core operating income rose 0.8% to JPY94,257 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent significantly increased by 16.7% to JPY57,426 million. Total assets grew by JPY124,858 million to JPY2,543,056 million, partly influenced by foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

Key drivers for the performance included strong price management and productivity improvements across all segments. The Japan segment saw a 20.2% increase in segment income to JPY26,430 million, while the United States segment experienced a 19.1% decline in segment income to JPY23,121 million due to increased costs and lower shipment volumes. Europe and Asia & Oceania segments also reported growth, with segment income increasing by 2.7% and 1.4%, respectively.