• Sojitz maintained its FY2026 net profit forecast at JPY 130 billion for the year ending March 31, 2027.
• First-half net profit rose JPY 18.3 billion to JPY 63.6 billion, reaching 49% of the full-year target.
• The chemicals profit forecast increased to JPY 32 billion from JPY 22 billion, supported by higher methanol prices and strong trading.
• Automotive profit expectations fell to zero from JPY 5 billion, reflecting restructuring costs.
• The consumer industry and agriculture profit forecast dropped to JPY 8 billion from JPY 13 billion on weaker overseas fertilizer performance.

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