Sugai Chemical Industry reports higher full-year parent net profit
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 8
Sugai Chemical Industry reports higher full-year parent net profit
5 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 8
Net profit rose to Y461 million in the year ended 31 March 2026 from Y363 million a year earlier.
Revenue slipped to Y6.43 billion from Y6.62 billion, while operating profit fell to Y489 million from Y541 million and pretax profit to Y578 million from Y644 million.
Earnings per share increased to Y353.00 from Y277.96, and the company forecast a year-end dividend of Y90.00 versus Y70.00 previously.
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