Daifuku raises full-year earnings, dividend forecasts; announces leadership changes

Daifuku Co., Ltd. revised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, now projecting net income attributable to shareholders of JPY 76,000 million, an JPY 8,000 million increase from the previous JPY 68,000 million forecast. Operating income is also revised upward by JPY 10,500 million to JPY 97,500 million, while net sales remain unchanged at JPY 650,000 million. This positive revision is attributed to improved production efficiency, enhanced project management, and a focus on securing highly profitable orders.

In line with the improved performance, Daifuku increased its year-end dividend forecast for FY2025 by JPY 8.00 per share to JPY 42.00, resulting in a total annual dividend of JPY 76.00 per share. This aligns with the company's "2027 Medium-Term Management Plan," targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 35% or more. The consolidated dividend payout ratio for FY2025 is expected to be 36.8%.

Additionally, Daifuku announced management changes effective January 1, 2026. Hiroshi Geshiro will transition from representative director, president, and CEO to representative director, chairman. Tomoaki Terai, currently representative director, executive vice president, and COO, will become representative director, president, and CEO. These changes aim to revitalize the management structure, enhance global competitiveness, and increase corporate value.