ASICS raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts and its dividend following strong performance in the first half of fiscal 2026. The share price, however, has fallen 7.4%, with solid demand, improved profit margins and revised foreign exchange assumptions cited as factors.
Following strong performance in the first half of fiscal 2026, ASICS raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts, and management expressed confidence in the momentum of the business.
Forecasts for the interim and full-year dividends were also revised upward, including a measure setting the dividend for 2 quarters at ¥20 per share.
The company cited solid demand for Onitsuka Tiger products in Japan and sports-style products in Europe, improved profit margins, and revisions to its foreign exchange assumptions as the background to the revisions.
The share price has fallen 7.4% based on its recent return, and the article examines the impact of the raised full-year earnings outlook and increased dividend on the investment story, with the decline highlighted in the headline.