Kyushu Financial Group raises fiscal year 2026 profit and dividend forecasts

Kyushu Financial Group has revised its annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, from JPY26.00 to JPY27.00 per share, reflecting an increase in the year-end dividend from JPY13.00 to JPY14.00. The interim dividend remains at JPY13.00.

The company upgraded its consolidated earnings forecast for the same period. Consolidated ordinary profit is now projected at JPY50,500 million, up from JPY48,000 million, while profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to reach JPY35,000 million, an increase from JPY33,500 million. This translates to revised consolidated earnings per share of JPY80.88, compared to the previous JPY77.43.

The upward revisions are attributed to stronger performance in banking subsidiaries, primarily driven by increased interest income, service fees and commissions, and higher gains from stock sales. Both Higo Bank and Kagoshima Bank contributed to these positive adjustments, with their combined ordinary profit and net income also showing increases in the non-consolidated forecasts.