Isuzu Motors posted FY2026 operating profit of ¥203.7 bn, an 11% YoY decline, missing its ¥210 bn target.
The decline was attributed to Middle East shipment suspensions, with ¥10 bn higher material costs and ¥10 bn extra transport expenses.
For FY2027 Isuzu forecasts ¥260 bn operating profit, incorporating a ¥40 bn negative Middle East impact, down from a ¥300 bn target.
The company raised its dividend to ¥94 per share for FY2027, up from ¥92, and announced no share buybacks.