BROTHER INDUSTRIES <6448> announced its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 after the close, projecting revenue of 910 billion yen (up 1.9% year-on-year), operating profit of 85 billion yen (up 9.2%), and net profit of 72 billion yen (up 6.5%). The annual dividend forecast is set at 100 yen, unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

While incorporating risks from the Middle East situation, rising component prices, and changes in U.S. tariff policies, the company expects further growth in industrial equipment within the Machinery business and expansion of the IP (Industrial Printing) business with the addition of MUTOH HOLDINGS <7999>. BROTHER INDUSTRIES aims to achieve revenue and profit growth by continuing cost reductions and promotional expense controls. Assumed exchange rates are 150 yen per dollar (150.97 yen in the previous year) and 180 yen per euro (174.54 yen).

For the fiscal year ended March 2026, revenue was 893,464 million yen (up 5.3% year-on-year), operating profit was 77,868 million yen (up 15.0%), and net profit was 67,624 million yen (up 23.5%). Results were driven by solid sales of units and consumables in the P&S (Printing & Solutions) business, alongside strong industrial equipment sales in the Machinery segment.

The company also announced a share buyback program of up to 10 million shares (4.02% of issued shares) or 20 billion yen, running from May 11 to April 30. Additionally, it will cancel 7.3074 million treasury shares (2.84% of issued shares) on June 1.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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