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Marubeni raises full-year profit estimate on strong metals, energy earnings
Marubeni has raised its full-year net profit forecast by 9 per cent, expecting record earnings as metals, energy and chemicals perform strongly. The upgrade signals that the Japanese trading house expects to meet a key profit target a year earlier than planned.
For the year ending March 2027, Marubeni now forecasts net profit of 630 billion yen, up from 580 billion yen estimated in May. It also raised its annual dividend forecast from 115 yen to 125 yen per share. Chief Executive Masayuki Omoto said the company plans to increase new investments by 100 billion yen and shareholder returns by 20 billion yen this fiscal year.
In short
- Marubeni expects record profit of 630 billion yen.
- Strong metals, energy and chemicals earnings drove the upgrade.
- Dividend forecast rises to 125 yen per share.
Explained simply
Marubeni is a Japanese trading company that buys, sells and invests in goods and businesses across sectors including metals, energy and chemicals. Trading houses such as Marubeni connect producers and customers, and their results can be affected by changes in demand and prices for these commodities.
The company’s profit and dividend forecasts matter to investors, who use them to assess its expected performance and returns. Marubeni’s plans for investment and shareholder payments also show how it intends to use the money it earns.