In earnings announcements after the close on 12 August, 日本マイクロ, ARCHIO and TOPPAN, among others, reported strong results. Several companies stood out by indicating plans to increase dividends or buy back shares.
Among the companies that announced their earnings after the close on 12 August, this report highlights those likely to receive positive market attention for strong results or dividend increases. 日本マイクロ reported a substantial increase in ordinary profit from the previous fiscal year, and its full-year outlook is also expected to reach a record high.
ＡＲＣＨＩＯ revised up its consolidated net profit forecast for the current fiscal year and is expected to record a gain from negative goodwill arising from the conversion of Hino Motors into a subsidiary. TOPPAN reportedly posted a substantial year-on-year increase in ordinary profit for the first quarter, supported by strong overseas markets.
ムービン revised up its full-year ordinary profit forecast and raised its record-profit outlook. Multiple companies, including Columbia, サトー, コプロＨＤ, ＴＯＲＥＸ and ＴＯＰＰＡＮ, were also reported to have announced upward revisions, dividend increases or share buyback plans.
The day's reports were provided by Kabutan News and focused mainly on quarterly and first-half results and the resulting revisions to full-year forecasts.
Overall, changes to dividend policies and plans to consider or carry out share buybacks were identified as key points of interest.