The company’s operating profit climbed to ¥662 million, up from ¥526 million a year earlier, according to the latest financial filing. This growth trickled down to the bottom line, with earnings per share reaching ¥39.46. The results reflect a steady expansion in the company's core business activities despite broader economic pressures in the Japanese retail sector.
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Japan's Daiichi Co. Posts 10% Profit Growth in First Quarter
Daiichi Co. Ltd. saw its first-quarter net profit rise to ¥443 million, supported by a sharp increase in sales and improved operating margins. The Japanese retailer reported an 11.3% revenue jump to ¥16.38 billion for the three months ending Dec. 31, signaling a strong start to its 2025 fiscal year.
Dividend Outlook and Shareholder Returns
Daiichi is also adjusting its shareholder return strategy. The company announced an annual dividend forecast of ¥40.00 per share, an increase from the ¥36.00 paid out in the previous fiscal year. This includes a projected year-end dividend of ¥20.00, according to the company's forecast.The quarterly performance highlights include:
- Total revenue: ¥16.38 billion (vs. ¥14.72 billion YoY)
- Pretax profit: ¥650.00 million (vs. ¥529.00 million YoY)
- Net income: ¥443.00 million (vs. ¥401.00 million YoY)
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