Mitsubishi Pencil's consolidated revenue reached a record high in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026, as its domestic and overseas writing instrument businesses performed steadily. The company consequently indicated that it would raise its full-year forecast.
Mitsubishi Pencil's consolidated revenue for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026 rose year on year to ¥47.757 billion, reaching a new record high. The company attributed this performance to steady results across its domestic writing instrument, overseas writing instrument and non-writing instrument businesses. Gross profit was ¥24.016 billion and operating profit was ¥6.17 billion, both up from the same period a year earlier.
Ordinary profit was ¥6.65 billion and net income was ¥4.259 billion, with foreign exchange gains and other factors contributing to the results. Average exchange rates were ¥158.28 to the US dollar and ¥184.70 to the euro, reflecting a weaker yen.
The company raised its full-year forecast to revenue of ¥95.5 billion, consolidated operating profit of ¥11.5 billion, ordinary profit of ¥12 billion and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8 billion. Accordingly, earnings per share is forecast at ¥155.44. The assumed average exchange rates remain ¥158 to the US dollar and ¥184 to the euro.
As part of its shareholder return policy, the company set its annual dividend forecast at ¥57, an increase of ¥2 from its previous forecast, comprising an interim dividend of ¥28.50 and a year-end dividend of ¥28.50. The company also indicated that it plans to acquire its own shares in May 2026 to improve capital efficiency.