The company’s revenue climbed to 11.88 billion yen, a sharp rise from the 7.54 billion yen reported in 2025. However, this top-line growth did not translate into higher operational efficiency. Operating profit dropped to 53 million yen from 271 million yen, while pretax profit fell to 169 million yen compared to 378 million yen in the previous year.
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Japan Pure Chemical Reports Profit Growth Amid Revenue Surge
Japan Pure Chemical Co. Ltd. posted a net profit of 694 million yen for the half-year ending September 30, marking an increase from the 624 million yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line expansion, the company faced significant pressure on its core operating margins throughout the reporting cycle.
Shareholders will see an increase in returns, with the midyear dividend rising to 115 yen per share from 63 yen. Earnings per share reached 119.60 yen, up from 108.04 yen in 2025. Looking ahead, the company forecasts an annual dividend of 230 yen, an increase over the 200 yen distributed previously. These results reflect performance under Japanese accounting standards.
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