Maruzen Showa Unyu reports strong Q2, raises dividend for 12th consecutive year

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd. reported consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, with operating revenue reaching yen72,239 million, a 1.4% increase year-on-year. Operating profit saw a significant 9.3% rise to yen7,518 million, while ordinary profit grew 9.9% to yen8,107 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 1.5% to yen5,980 million, and diluted net income per share was yen306.29.

In conjunction with these strong results, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend of yen90.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, payable on December 8, 2025. This marks an increase from the yen80.00 interim dividend paid in the previous fiscal year. The total annual dividend forecast has been revised to yen180.00 per share, up from yen170.00 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of increased annual dividends.

Looking ahead, Maruzen Showa Unyu forecasts full-year consolidated operating revenue of yen153,000 million (up 5.8%), operating profit of yen16,000 million (up 9.2%), and ordinary profit of yen16,500 million (up 4.6%). Profit attributable to owners of parent is projected to be yen12,000 million (up 22.4%), with net income per share expected at yen614.59.