HIOKI E.E.CORPORATION raises fiscal 2026 earnings forecast and dividend, announces share buyback

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Fri Jun 5, 2026 4:20 pm JST Catalyst

HIOKI E.E.CORPORATION <6866> announced after Friday's close that it raised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026. HIOKI E.E. revised its net sales forecast to 47.7 billion yen from 43 billion yen (up 17.7% year-on-year), operating income to 9.5 billion yen from 7.68 billion yen (up 39.9%), and net income to 7.54 billion yen from 6 billion yen (up 38.2%). The firm also raised its full-year dividend forecast to 240 yen per share (120 yen interim, 120 yen year-end) from 200 yen. The upgrade reflects sustained robust demand for its measuring instruments amid favorable market conditions.

Concurrently, HIOKI E.E. announced a share buyback program to repurchase up to 400,000 shares, representing 2.98% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock, or up to 3 billion yen. The repurchase period runs from June 15 through November 30, aimed at further enhancing shareholder returns and enabling flexible capital management in response to changes in the business environment.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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