ADWAYS revised upward its sales and profit forecasts and year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending December 2026. The stock surged in afternoon trading, with the announcement viewed as a positive catalyst for buying.
ADWAYS revised upward its consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending December 2026, raising net sales from ¥11.4 billion to ¥11.8 billion, operating profit from ¥600 million to ¥1.5 billion, and net income from ¥530 million to ¥1.5 billion. It also raised its year-end dividend forecast from ¥6.57 to ¥12.06. The stock has been rising in afternoon trading in response to the announcement.
In its results for the six months ended June, announced at the same time, the company reported net sales of ¥6.324 billion, up 7.1% year on year, operating profit of ¥956 million and net income of ¥1.074 billion. The company said the results reflected increased advertising demand for UNICORN and JA Net in its ad platform business, as well as increased demand from gaming and manga-related clients in its agency business.
The company also announced an expansion of its shareholder benefits program. Shareholders holding 1,000 to fewer than 10,000 shares will now be eligible, and the benefits will change to facility-use benefits based on the number of shares held. The announcements continue to be viewed as positive catalysts for the stock.