Updated
Updated · MarketWatch · May 8
Sato Shoji Corp FY2026 net profit rises
Updated
Updated · MarketWatch · May 8

Sato Shoji Corp FY2026 net profit rises

7 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 8
  • The Japanese trading company posted revenue of Y292.19 billion, operating profit of Y7.67 billion and pretax profit of Y8.16 billion for the year ended 31 March.
  • Net profit increased from Y6.02 billion a year earlier, while earnings per share rose to Y314.18 from Y285.90 and diluted earnings to Y310.19 from Y281.19.
  • The results, prepared under Japanese accounting standards, indicate year-on-year growth across sales and profit measures in the latest full-year performance.
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