Mebuki Financial Group raises FY2025 forecast and dividend

Mebuki Financial Group has revised its consolidated ordinary profit forecast for FY2025 to 106 bn yen, up 6 bn yen from the initial forecast, and net income attributable to owners of the parent to 75 bn yen, an increase of 5 bn yen. This positive adjustment is primarily attributed to higher interest income from loans and securities.

The group also announced an increase in its year-end dividend forecast to 14 yen per share, resulting in an annual dividend of 26 yen per share, up 2 yen from the previous forecast. This decision aligns with the company's shareholder return policy, which targets a stable and sustainable increase in dividends through profit growth. The total shareholder return for FY2025 is expected to reach 54.4 bn yen, with a total return ratio exceeding 70%.

The upward revisions reflect strong performance in the first half of FY2025, with consolidated ordinary profit reaching 59.6 bn yen and net income attributable to owners of the parent at 43.7 bn yen, representing 56.3% and 58.3% of the revised full-year forecasts, respectively. The company also implemented a second share repurchase program in October, acquiring up to 7 bn yen in shares.