Japanese Securities Firms Report Mixed Full-Year Results

Several major Japanese financial firms reported their full-year results, reflecting a mix of gains and losses across the sector. Daiwa Securities Group's operating profit for the year rose to ¥166.74 billion from ¥153.71 billion, although the previous report of a significant Q4 net profit drop is no longer highlighted. Matsui Securities' net profit increased to ¥10.50 billion, with steady growth in revenues and maintained dividends at ¥40 per share. Japan Exchange Group and Marusan Securities also posted modest to notable net profit increases, while Ichiyoshi Securities saw its net profit decline to ¥1.56 billion. The financial results indicate general earnings improvement for most leading Japanese securities firms, though some experienced setbacks. The summaries now focus on annual rather than quarterly performance and include a broader range of companies.