DIC raises FY2026 operating profit forecast to JPY 78 billion from JPY 56 billion

• DIC raised FY2026 forecasts: net sales JPY 1.14 trillion; operating income JPY 78 billion; ordinary income JPY 73 billion; net income JPY 48 billion.
• Prior FY2026 view: net sales JPY 1.1 trillion; operating income JPY 56 billion; ordinary income JPY 48 billion; net income JPY 33 billion.
• 1H results beat its May forecast: sales JPY 592,983 million; operating income JPY 51,850 million; net income JPY 37,187 million.
• Upside drivers cited: stronger shipments of high-value digital products on AI semiconductor demand; overseas stockpiling tied to Middle East conflict risks.
• Price hikes to offset raw material inflation, tighter cost control; guidance raised despite expected second-half business risks.

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