NS United Kaiun Q1 FY27 operating profit more than doubles to JPY 7.32 billion; revenue rises 22.8% to JPY 67.33 billion

• NS United Kaiun Kaisha posted Q1 revenue of JPY 67.33 billion, up 22.8% year-on-year; operating profit rose to JPY 7.32 billion, up 96.6%.
• Ordinary profit more than doubled to JPY 7.2 billion; profit attributable to owners of parent climbed to JPY 6.11 billion, up 2.6%.
• Performance was lifted by firm dry bulk and VLGC markets, aided by yen depreciation; coastal shipping profit fell on weaker demand and higher fuel costs.
• Forecast for the year ending March 31, 2027 was raised, targeting revenue of JPY 242 billion and operating profit of JPY 26.5 billion.
• Dividend forecast for the year ending March 31, 2027 was revised to no dividend.

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