Shimamura reports strong Q3, plans 3-for-1 stock split and dividend hike

Shimamura Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of 525,506 million yen for the nine months ended November 20, 2025, a 5.6% increase year-over-year. Operating profit reached 48,177 million yen (+3.5%), and profit attributable to owners of parent grew to 35,147 million yen (+4.5%). The company projects full-year net sales of 692,640 million yen and profit attributable to owners of parent of 42,858 million yen.

In a move to enhance investment accessibility and liquidity, Shimamura’s Board of Directors approved a 3-for-1 stock split, effective February 21, 2026, for shareholders of record on February 20, 2026. This will increase the total number of issued shares from 73,826,598 to 221,479,794. The company will also amend its Articles of Incorporation to reflect the new total number of authorized shares, which will be 720,000,000.

The shareholder benefit plan will be adjusted in conjunction with the stock split, maintaining the current value of shopping vouchers per share held before the split. The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2026 will be paid based on the pre-split share count. The company forecasts an annual dividend of 205.00 yen per share for the fiscal year ending February 2026.