• Sojitz maintained its FY26 net profit forecast at JPY 130 billion, with first-half profit reaching 49% of the target.
• First-half net profit rose to JPY 63.6 billion from JPY 45.3 billion a year earlier.
• Chemicals profit guidance increased by JPY 10 billion to JPY 32 billion, reflecting strong first-half performance.
• Automotive guidance fell by JPY 5 billion on restructuring costs; fertilizer weakness reduced consumer industry and agriculture guidance by the same amount.
• Annual dividends are forecast at JPY 180 per share, up from JPY 165 in FY25.

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