Fujibo Holdings ups forecast on strong semiconductor demand

Fujibo Holdings, Inc. announced a revised full-year consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, reflecting improved performance, particularly in its polishing pad business due to growing demand for advanced semiconductors. Net sales are now projected at JPY 45,400 million, a slight decrease from the previous JPY 46,200 million, but operating profit is increased to JPY 7,500 million (from JPY 7,000 million) and profit attributable to owners of parent to JPY 5,000 million (from JPY 4,700 million). This represents a 6.4% increase in attributable profit over the previous forecast.

In line with the stronger outlook, the company also revised its annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, from JPY 150.00 to JPY 160.00 per share. This includes an interim dividend of JPY 75.00 per share, with the year-end dividend revised to JPY 85.00 per share. The company aims for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 35% and a minimum dividend on equity ratio (DOE) of 3.5%.

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, consolidated net sales were JPY 22,528 million, an increase of 7.0% year-on-year, with profit attributable to owners of parent rising 30.3% to JPY 2,730 million. Basic earnings per share for this period were JPY 241.74. The company will purchase untraceable shares as treasury shares.