Sapporo holdings raises profit, dividend forecasts; plans stock split

Sapporo Holdings Limited has revised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with revenue now projected at 523,000 million yen and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing to 16,500 million yen. This revision is driven by strong domestic beer sales and real estate business performance, partially offset by lower overseas alcoholic beverage sales and yen appreciation. Consequently, the year-end dividend forecast has been increased by 30 yen to 90 yen per share.

The company also announced a 5-for-1 stock split of common shares, effective January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing stock liquidity and expanding the investor base. The year-end dividend for 2025 will be based on pre-split shares.

Additionally, Sapporo Holdings will acquire the management operations of Pokka from its subsidiary, Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage, through a simplified absorption-type company split, effective January 1, 2026. This move aligns with the group’s long-term growth strategy to consolidate international management and improve decision-making efficiency.