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CENTRAL GENERAL DEVELOPMENT, Last Fiscal Year's Ordinary Profit Exceeds Expectations, 2.1 times Increase in The Current Fiscal Year, Increased Previous Year's Dividend by 2 Yen, This Fiscal Year to Increase Dividend by 8 Yen
3238 CENTRAL GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD. 【J-GAAP】
Earnings ReportCENTRAL GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD. <3238> [TSE Std] announced its financial results after the market closed on May 8th (15:30). The consolidated ordinary profit for the fiscal year ended March 2026 dropped by 60.3% from the previous period to 0.30 billion yen, although it exceeded the initial forecast of 0.20 billion yen. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the consolidated ordinary profit is expected to recover in a V-shape, increasing by 2.1 times to 0.65 billion yen.
At the same time, the company increased the annual dividend for the previous term from 3 yen to 5 yen (compared to 14 yen in the prior term), and has decided to significantly increase the dividend this fiscal year to 13 yen, an increase of 8 yen from the previous fiscal year.
In the most recent three-month period, from January to March (4Q), the consolidated ordinary profit decreased to 1.87 billion yen, a 29.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. The operating profit margin decreased from 12.4% in the same period last year to 9.6%.
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Actual Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 2024 | 31,925 | 1,706 | 1,356 | 904 | 94.7 | 18 | May 10, 2024 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2025 | 30,883 | 1,245 | 765 | 497 | 51.9 | 14 | May 9, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2026 | 38,450 | 898 | 304 | 147 | 15.4 | 5 | May 8, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | +24.5% | -27.9% | -60.3% | -70.4% | -70.4% |
Full Year Results vs. Previous Guidance
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 2026 Guidance | 38,400 | 800 | 200 | 90 | 9.4 | 3 | Mar 18, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2026 Results | 38,450 | 898 | 304 | 147 | 15.4 | 5 | May 8, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Revision Rate | +0.1% | +12.3% | +52.0% | +63.3% | +64.1% |
Current Period Guidance
H1 Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr - Sep, 2025 | 11,029 | -895 | -1,230 | -871 | -90.8 | 0 | Nov 14, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Apr - Sep, 2026 Guidance | 21,000 | 600 | 190 | 100 | 10.4 | 0 | May 8, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | +90.4% | - | - | - | - |
Current Period Guidance
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 2025 | 30,883 | 1,245 | 765 | 497 | 51.9 | 14 | May 9, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2026 | 38,450 | 898 | 304 | 147 | 15.4 | 5 | May 8, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2027 Guidance | 45,000 | 1,350 | 650 | 400 | 41.6 | 13 | May 8, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | +17.0% | +50.3% | +113.8% | +172.1% | +170.9% |
Quarterly Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Operating Profit Margin | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan - Mar, 2025 | 22,353 | 2,761 | 2,650 | 1,829 | 191.0 | 12.4 | May 9, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Apr - Jun, 2025 | 5,119 | -303 | -469 | -335 | -35.0 | -5.9 | Aug 8, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Jul - Sep, 2025 | 5,910 | -592 | -761 | -536 | -55.9 | -10.0 | Nov 14, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Oct - Dec, 2025 | 6,638 | -195 | -342 | -244 | -25.4 | -2.9 | Feb 12, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Jan - Mar, 2026 | 20,783 | 1,988 | 1,876 | 1,262 | 131.9 | 9.6 | May 8, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -7.0% | -28.0% | -29.2% | -31.0% | -31.0% |
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