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Fujikura Group Financial Performance Overview

Fujikura Group has demonstrated remarkable financial growth for the fiscal year ending March 2026, achieving impressive revenue figures. The consolidated revenue reached 1,182.4 billion yen, reflecting a 20.7% increase compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the operating profit soared to 188.7 billion yen, marking a 39.2% increase, and the ordinary profit reached 199.5 billion yen, up 45.4% from the previous year. The net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company stood at 157.2 billion yen, witnessing a significant 72.5% increase.

Looking ahead, the company has forecasted strong financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Projected figures indicate consolidated sales of 1,243 billion yen, a 5.1% increase, with operating profit expected to reach 211 billion yen, reflecting an 11.8% growth. However, the projected net profit attributable to the owners is anticipated to slightly decline to 156 billion yen, which represents a 0.7% decrease. The telecommunications segment's soaring demand for optical cables is the primary driver of this optimistic outlook, though there are concerns about the potential impact of supply shortages for certain raw materials like hydrogen due to the rapid production increase.

Fujikura remains cautious with their outlook as global supply chains face uncertainties, particularly with recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting logistics. Although issues related to naphtha supply and rising raw material costs are anticipated, the company has not incorporated these potential impacts into their forecasts at this time, citing current conditions as unpredictable.

Total assets at the end of the fiscal year increased by 139.1 billion yen compared to the previous fiscal year, reaching 969.5 billion yen. This growth was mainly driven by increased liquid assets, including accounts receivable and inventory, alongside a rise in tangible fixed assets due to soaring demand in the telecommunications sector.

On the liabilities side, total debt decreased by 18.7 billion yen to 376.3 billion yen primarily due to a reduction in interest-bearing debt. In terms of net assets, there was a significant increase of 157.9 billion yen, totaling 593.2 billion yen. This uptick was driven by the net profit attributable to owners and a rise in foreign exchange adjustments, although this was partially offset by a decrease in retained earnings due to dividend payments.

In addition, Fujikura announced on May 14, 2026, during a board meeting, a proposal for the year-end dividend to be presented at the upcoming annual general meeting on June 26, 2026. The proposed dividend is set at 130 yen per share, an increase from the prior dividend estimate of 120 yen, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns.

The total dividend payout will amount to approximately 35.9 billion yen, with the pay date set for June 29, 2026. This decision reflects Fujikura's strategy to increase the dividend payout ratio from 30% to 40%, considering both its profit and cash flow performance along with future growth investments.

For further details about these financial results and forecasts, please refer to the official press releases available at Fujikura's website.