Sumitomo Seika sets FY2030 targets in medium-term plan
- FY2030 targets are ¥200.0 billion in net sales, ¥17.5 billion in operating profit and ¥31.0 billion in EBITDA.
- Global SAP sales volume is targeted to rise from 459 kt to 590 kt, supported by 70 kt per year of capacity expansion.
- The Group aims to save ¥4.0 billion through streamlining and productivity improvements.
- The plan targets a dividend on equity of at least 4.5% and an equity ratio of 50% to 60%.
Financial targets
Sumitomo Seika’s FY2026–FY2030 plan targets FY2030 net sales of ¥200.0 billion, operating profit of ¥17.5 billion, EBITDA of ¥31.0 billion, ROIC of 8.5% and ROE of 10%. FY2025 results were ¥148.4 billion, ¥14.5 billion, ¥20.0 billion, 8.1% and 7.8%, respectively.
Growth and efficiency
The Group plans to capture growth in super absorbent polymers (SAP), increasing global sales volume from 459 kt to 590 kt through the next phase of capacity expansion of 70 kt per year. It also plans to shift its Functional Materials Segment toward advanced industries and quality-of-life products. Company-wide streamlining and productivity improvements are expected to deliver ¥4.0 billion in savings.
Capital and priorities
The plan targets a dividend on equity of at least 4.5% and a medium-term equity ratio of 50% to 60%. Its five priorities are optimizing the business portfolio and management productivity; implementing sustainability management; creating next-generation businesses; strengthening the management foundation; and improving capital efficiency and engagement with the stock market.
Source: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals