Fujimi FY3/26 Operating Profit Rises 17% to ¥13.8bn on Semiconductor Polishing Demand

Fujimi Incorporated, a leading maker of precision-polishing slurries and abrasives for the semiconductor and silicon-wafer industries, grew full-year revenue 11.0% to ¥69.40 billion and operating profit 17.4% to ¥13.83 billion on robust chip-related demand, and raised its annual dividend to ¥75 with ¥77 guided for next year.

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Fujimi Incorporated (TSE/Nagoya: 5384), which develops CMP (chemical-mechanical planarization) slurries, lapping and polishing abrasives and related precision materials used to finish semiconductor wafers, hard-disk components and optics, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2026. Under Japanese GAAP, consolidated revenue rose 11.0% to ¥69.40 billion, operating profit rose 17.4% to ¥13.83 billion and ordinary profit rose 15.7% to ¥14.17 billion. Net profit attributable to owners edged down 3.9% to ¥9.06 billion, as higher tax and lower non-operating items offset the operating gains. EPS was ¥122.12. The operating margin was 19.9% and return on equity 11.3%.

Semiconductor demand drives growth

Sales and operating profit rose on strong demand for advanced-node semiconductor polishing materials amid the AI-driven chip cycle. Total comprehensive income climbed 46.9% to ¥13.35 billion.

Balance sheet and dividend

Total assets were ¥121.30 billion and net assets ¥84.72 billion, for an equity ratio of 69.1%. The annual dividend was raised to ¥75.00 (¥36.67 interim plus ¥38.33 year-end) for FY3/26, with a further increase to ¥77.00 (¥38.50 plus ¥38.50) guided for FY3/27; the payout ratio is around 55–61%.

Outlook

For the year to March 2027, Fujimi guides revenue of ¥74.80 billion (+7.8%), operating profit of ¥14.50 billion (+4.9%), ordinary profit of ¥14.50 billion (+2.3%) and net profit of ¥10.40 billion (+14.8%), for EPS of ¥140.19.

Fujimi Incorporated — FY3/2026 Key Financials (J-GAAP, consolidated)
MetricFY3/26FY3/25YoY
Revenue (¥m)69,40462,503+11.0%
Operating profit (¥m)13,82611,780+17.4%
Ordinary profit (¥m)14,16912,251+15.7%
Net profit attrib. (¥m)9,0599,428−3.9%
EPS (¥)122.12127.10−3.9%
Equity ratio69.1%83.7%−14.6pp
FY3/27 OP guidance (¥m)14,50013,826+4.9%

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