日本電子材料 announced an upward revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, together with an increase in its annual dividend to ¥100. The move reflects higher production volumes in its core probe card-related business.
日本電子材料, which manufactures components used in semiconductor testing, announced an upward revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, along with plans to increase its annual dividend. The company expects production volumes to rise as upfront investment pays off, reflecting improved supply-demand conditions.
The company forecasts operating profit of ¥9.45 billion, an increase of approximately 30.4% from the previous fiscal year. This represents an increase of approximately 26% from its previous forecast. The article cites the steady expansion in production volumes as the reason.
The company's core product is the probe card, a consumable used in wafer testing. Progress in the development of new products and capital investment to meet demand for next-generation semiconductors is being closely watched.
The annual dividend will be ¥100, compared with the previous forecast of ¥80 and ¥80 for the previous fiscal year. The dividend increase was disclosed as part of the company's shareholder returns.