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Tomen Devices raises forecast and dividend as generative AI demand boosts memory prices
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 08:09 PM
Tomen Devices, a major semiconductor trading company specializing in Samsung Electronics products, has upwardly revised its earnings forecast and increased dividends due to rising memory prices driven by generative AI demand.
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Tomen Devices, a primary distributor for Samsung Electronics semiconductors, announced a major upward revision for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company raised its net sales forecast to 530 billion yen and boosted its annual dividend by 130 yen to a total of 430 yen per share. This surge follows a 34.8% jump in projected operating profit to 15.5 billion yen, fueled by the relentless expansion of generative AI and rising global memory prices for DRAM and NAND flash.
As a consolidated subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho, the firm’s results underscore its strategic role in the Toyota ecosystem. Increased sales of high-definition camera sensors and system-in-package solutions have further bolstered margins. While the January 29, 2026, announcement led to immediate profit-taking after the stock hit year-highs, the underlying trend remains strong as Samsung warns of continued memory shortages and price hikes throughout 2026.
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