In the afternoon, ツツミ raised its interim dividend, フィットイージー added a facial-recognition feature, イオン北海道 reported lower first-half profit, 竹内製作 raised its full-year outlook and announced a share buyback, and 三機工業 announced a new humidification system.
ツツミ raised its FY3/27 interim dividend forecast from ¥45 to ¥50. The year-end dividend forecast was maintained at ¥70, while the annual dividend forecast was revised from ¥115 to ¥120.
フィットイージー added a facial-recognition condition-check feature to its AI-powered health management app, "F.E App," making users' daily condition visible when they visit its facilities.
イオン北海道's first-half operating profit for FY2/27 fell 38% year on year. Although sales reached a record high, they fell short of the plan, with a decline in the gross margin having an impact.
竹内製作所 raised its consolidated full-year operating profit forecast for FY2/27. First-half results increased 3%, the final dividend was raised, and a share buyback limit was set at the same time.