Sanwa Holdings reports record first half profit, announces new share buyback

Sanwa Holdings Corporation achieved a record-high operating profit of JPY 33,695 million for the first half of FY2025, a 4.3% increase year-on-year, exceeding initial forecasts. Net sales, despite a 1.5% year-on-year decrease to JPY 309,232 million due to foreign exchange effects, also surpassed initial estimates. The Japan business significantly outperformed, offsetting weaker results in overseas operations, contributing to a profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 26,451 million, up 11.3%.

For the full fiscal year 2025, Sanwa Holdings maintains its initial forecasts, projecting net sales of JPY 654,000 million and an operating profit of JPY 81,000 million. The company aims for 12.4% operating profit margin and 18.0% ROE. Shareholder returns include a revised FY2025 dividend forecast of JPY 124 per share and a new share repurchase program of up to JPY 10 billion (3.10 million shares, or 1.5% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock) to be completed by March 31, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. During the first half, the company already completed share repurchases totaling JPY 10 billion.