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and ST HD Reports Lower FY26 Net Profit Amid Sales Growth, Shares Drop 5%

Apr 06, 2026 11:44 UTC
ACOLF, 2685.T
Short term

Shares of and ST HD Co., Ltd. fell 5% after the fashion company reported a decline in net profit for fiscal 2026 due to extraordinary losses, despite a 3.8% rise in sales. The company forecasts improved results for fiscal 2027.

  • Net profit for fiscal 2026 fell 1.2% to 9.498 billion yen due to extraordinary losses.
  • Sales increased 3.8% to 304.351 billion yen in FY26.
  • Operating profit rose 6.5% to 16.524 billion yen.
  • The company forecasts a 10.5% increase in net income for fiscal 2027.
  • Dividends for FY26 will be 90 yen per share, with the year-end portion reduced to 45 yen.
  • Shares closed 4.61% lower at 2,919.00 yen on Monday.

Shares of and ST HD Co., Ltd. (ACOLF, 2685.T) dropped approximately 5% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the company's fiscal 2026 earnings report, which revealed a 1.2% decline in net profit to 9.498 billion Japanese yen, or 205.86 yen per share, compared to the prior year. The decline was attributed to extraordinary losses, even as sales rose 3.8% to 304.351 billion yen. Operating profit increased 6.5% to 16.524 billion yen, and ordinary profit grew 5.4% to 16.827 billion yen. The company cited challenges related to climate change and brand performance as factors that hindered its ability to meet initial forecasts. For fiscal 2027, and ST HD projects a 10.5% increase in net income to 10.500 billion yen, or 227.63 yen per share, with net sales expected to rise 3.2% to 314.000 billion yen. The company also maintained its full-year dividend at 90 yen per share, though the year-end dividend for FY26 will be reduced to 45 yen per share from 55 yen. Investors reacted negatively in the short term, with shares closing Monday's regular trading 4.61% lower at 2,919.00 yen.

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