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Ajinomoto retreats as net profit set to drop 11% on lack of prior-year asset sale gains

Fri May 8, 2026 9:33 am JST Catalyst

Ajinomoto <2802> retreated after releasing its fiscal 2027 forecasts following the market close on May 7, with a projected net profit drop disappointing investors. The company forecasts revenue of 1.72 trillion yen, up 8.8%, while net profit is seen falling 10.9% to 120 billion yen. Although core business profit is expected to climb 8.7% to 197 billion yen, the bottom line is set to decline due to the lack of a one-time gain from the sale of its headquarters recorded a year earlier. The company plans an annual dividend of 50 yen, a 2 yen increase.

For the current fiscal year, Ajinomoto anticipates sustained growth in its domestic and international seasoning and frozen food segments. The healthcare unit, including semiconductor materials like Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF), is also expected to see significant profit growth driven by the shift toward larger, multi-layered substrates. Management noted that the outlook does not account for potential escalations in the Middle East, adding it would mitigate any cost pressures through efficiency and flexible pricing.

For the fiscal year ended March 2026, revenue was 1.58 trillion yen, up 3.5%, while net profit surged 91.6% to 134.68 billion yen.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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