Monex Group's share price has recently fallen 3.6%, setting lower lows toward late October. Results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, announced on 6 August, showed higher revenue and profit, although profit before tax declined year on year.
As a key point in the recent price movement, the share price fell from ¥643 on 23 October to ¥620 on 30 October, continuing to set lower lows over the past 5 trading days. In line with this, the company disclosed partial organizational changes and personnel changes on 29 October.
For the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, operating revenue was ¥19.3 billion, up 3.8% year on year, while quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1.9 billion, up 3.6%. In contrast, profit before tax was ¥2.2 billion, down 22.4% year on year, as an increase in commissions received by the securities business coincided with a decline in revenue from the digital assets business.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥30.80 per share, representing a planned increase of ¥0.10 from the previous fiscal year. The shareholder return policy is being maintained even though the company is not disclosing earnings forecasts.
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