Musashi Seimitsu's profit surges despite slight dip in sales

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of JPY 168,545 million for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, a 2.8% decrease from the previous year. Despite the dip in sales, the company achieved a notable increase in profitability, with operating income rising by 8.4% to JPY 8,498 million and ordinary income increasing by 27.4% to JPY 7,964 million.

The company's performance was further highlighted by a substantial 45.8% increase in profit attributable to owners of the parent, reaching JPY 4,332 million. Basic earnings per share for the interim period stood at JPY 66.11. Total assets grew by JPY 9,279 million to JPY 294,406 million, while equity attributable to owners of the parent increased by JPY 3,984 million to JPY 127,954 million.

Musashi Seimitsu maintains its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, expecting consolidated net sales of JPY 330,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 11,000 million. The company plans to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 25.00, bringing the annual dividend to JPY 50.00.