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PCA CORPORATION shares plunge on forecast for lower net profit and dividend cut for fiscal March 2027

Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:46 am JST Catalyst

PCA <9629> shares tumbled, hitting a fresh year-to-date low for consecutive sessions. Following the market close on the 27th, the company released a conservative consolidated outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2027, projecting revenue of 18.97 billion yen (up 9.6% year-on-year) but a net profit of only 799 million yen (down 66.1%). The annual dividend forecast was slashed to 40 yen, down from 95 yen in the previous year. Selling pressure mounted as investors reacted to the sharp earnings decline and dividend cut.

PCA stated it views the rapid spread of AI as a critical growth opportunity rather than a threat. However, plans for aggressive upfront investments are expected to weigh heavily on margins in the near term. The bottom line will also face an adverse comparison due to the absence of one-off gains from investment security sales recorded in the previous year. For the fiscal year ended March 2026, PCA reported revenue of 17,306 million yen (up 6.6%) and net profit of 2,355 million yen (up 35.3%).

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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