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title: "Mitsuba Boosts Profitability and Dividends Despite Flat Sales"
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description: "Mitsuba Corporation reported flat net sales of ¥348.6 billion for the year ending March 31, 2026, but improved profitability with a 14.2% rise in operating profit to ¥23.9 billion. The company doubled its annual dividend to ¥25 per share, despite forecasting modest declines in sales and profits for the next fiscal year. Mitsuba's equity ratio increased from 28.7% to 34.4%, and cash equivalents rose to ¥100.6 billion."
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# Mitsuba Boosts Profitability and Dividends Despite Flat Sales

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Mitsuba Corporation ( (JP:7280) ) has shared an update.

Mitsuba Corporation reported virtually flat net sales of ¥348.6 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, but improved profitability, with operating profit rising 14.2% to ¥23.9 billion and ordinary profit up 21.0%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was stable at ¥11.8 billion, while stronger earnings and valuation gains lifted comprehensive income sharply and boosted the equity ratio from 28.7% to 34.4%.

The company generated solid operating cash flow of ¥28.6 billion and increased cash and cash equivalents to ¥100.6 billion, while net assets per share climbed to ¥2,371.47. Reflecting its stronger balance sheet, Mitsuba more than doubled its annual dividend to ¥25 per common share, including a commemorative component, and signaled an even higher payout for the next fiscal year despite forecasting modest declines in sales and profits for the year ending March 2027.

**More about Mitsuba Corporation**

Mitsuba Corporation is a Japan-based automotive parts manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, best known for electrical components such as motors and related systems for vehicles. The company serves global automakers and is exposed to cyclical demand in the automotive sector, with its performance closely tied to production trends and cost control in this competitive industry.

**Average Trading Volume:** 374,675

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** Yen51.99B

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