クラフティア raised its ordinary profit forecast for the current fiscal year from its previous forecast, increasing its full-year forecast to ¥65.0 billion, while profit for the July-September quarter rose significantly year on year and the dividend was also increased to ¥240.
クラフティア reported consolidated ordinary profit of ¥31.3 billion for the six months ended September in the fiscal year ending March 2027, up 29.5% year on year.\n\nThe full-year ordinary profit forecast was revised upward from the previous ¥59.0 billion to ¥65.0 billion, increasing the year-on-year growth rate to 11.8%.\n\nFor the second-half outlook, consolidated ordinary profit for the October-March period is estimated at ¥33.6 billion, essentially flat and down 0.9% year on year.\n\nIn the latest three-month results, ordinary profit for the July-September quarter was ¥19.1 billion, up 53.5% year on year, while the operating margin on sales improved significantly from 10.9% to 15.0%. The annual dividend is scheduled to be increased from the previous plan of ¥220 to ¥240.