TV Tokyo Holdings raises full-year forecasts, boosts dividend on strong performance

TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation has revised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing record-high first-half operating income. Consolidated net sales are now projected at 164 billion yen, up from 159 billion yen, and operating profit is expected to reach 11 billion yen, an increase from the previous 9 billion yen forecast. This upward revision reflects robust sales in broadcasting, anime, and streaming, with the anime segment seeing strong performance from "NARUTO" and "BORUTO" smartphone games and merchandising.

In response to the improved outlook, the company has increased its annual dividend forecast from 90 yen to 100 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This includes a revised year-end dividend of 85 yen per share, up from 75 yen, resulting in a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 34.6%. The company's basic dividend policy emphasizes stable dividends and aims for a 35% consolidated payout ratio in the medium to long term.

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, consolidated net sales rose 8.4% year-on-year to 79.97 billion yen, with operating income surging 252.4% to 7.06 billion yen. The terrestrial and BS broadcasting segment saw a 6.5% increase in cumulative net sales to 50,699 million yen, while the anime and streaming segment reported a 16.7% rise to 24,468 million yen.