Chemical
Sumitomo Chemical raises full-year forecast & dividend on strong performance
Shipments of semiconductor processing materials in the ICT & Mobility Solutions segment are forecasted to increase
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By ICN Bureau | February 05, 2026
Sumitomo Chemical has revised upward its financial forecast and projected dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected business performance.
The company now expects full-year sales revenue of ¥2.3 trillion, core operating income of ¥200 billion, operating income of ¥165 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥55 billion. This represents a 0.4% increase in revenue and a 22.2% jump in net income over its previous forecast. Earnings per share are projected at ¥33.61.
On the revisions, the company explained: "Regarding the consolidated financial results for FY2025, shipments of semiconductor processing materials in the ICT & Mobility Solutions segment are forecasted to increase."
"The Company took into account uncertainty in the business environment and incorporated risks into its previous financial forecast, but the Company has made steady progress in its business activities. Due to this, the Company expects that sales revenue and core operating income will exceed its previous forecast. Operating income and net income attributable to owners of the parent are also expected to exceed the previous forecast due to the increase in core operating income."
In addition, Sumitomo Chemical announced an increase in its projected dividend. The year-end dividend is now expected to be ¥7.50 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥13.50 per share, up from the previous forecast of ¥12.00.
The company emphasized its commitment to shareholders: "The Company places a high priority on shareholder return and makes it a policy to maintain stable dividend payments, while giving due consideration to its business performance and a dividend payout ratio for each fiscal year and the amount of retained earnings necessary for future growth. Because of the upward revisions as stated above, the Company decided to revise the projected year-end dividend to ¥7.5 per share. As a result, the Company’s annual dividend will be ¥13.5 per share."
