JT raises full-year forecast, net profit to reach 644 billion yen with dividend hike

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Japan Tobacco on the 30th revised upward its consolidated net profit forecast for the full year ending December 2026, from the previous 570 billion yen to 644 billion yen, a 26.2 percent increase from the prior year. This exceeds the consensus forecast of 615.2 billion yen from 15 analysts. The upgrade reflects strong overseas sales in its core tobacco business, with first-half results surpassing plans. The annual dividend forecast was also raised from 242 yen to 272 yen.

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Raised full-year net profit forecast to 644 billion yen, above consensus, and increased dividend forecast to 272 yen.