Maruha Nichiro posts record income, announces stock split and new shareholder perks

Maruha Nichiro Corporation reported a record interim operating income of JPY 18.7 bn for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, marking a 16.6% increase year-over-year. Net sales reached JPY 536.7 bn (+0.9% YoY), with notable contributions from improved profitability in North America and strong European operations. The company also recorded JPY 3.8 bn in extraordinary income from the sale of investment securities, reducing cross-shareholdings.

In conjunction with these results, Maruha Nichiro announced a 3-for-1 stock split, effective January 1, 2026, to enhance liquidity and expand its investor base. The split will increase the total number of authorized shares to 350,000,000 shares. The interim dividend for FY2026 will be JPY 50.00 per share (pre-split basis), with a year-end dividend of JPY 20.00 per share (post-split basis), maintaining a 30% payout ratio.

Additionally, a new shareholder benefits program will be introduced to commemorate the company’s name change to "Umios Corporation" in March 2026. Eligible shareholders holding 100 or more shares by the end of March 2026, 2027, and 2028 will receive Umios Original Gift Cards or company products, ranging from JPY 500 to JPY 5,000 in value, based on their shareholding.