Sakata INX (4633) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY2026 Q1 rose 6.3% year-over-year to ¥68,121 million, driven by strong performance in the Americas, digital and specialty products, and favorable exchange rates.

• Operating income increased 8.2% year-over-year to ¥4,173 million, with profitability gains despite higher personnel costs in the Americas.

• Net income attributable to owners of parent grew 7.7% year-over-year to ¥3,314 million.

• Growth was supported by higher sales volumes, increased digital & specialty product sales, and expansion of sustainable product lines.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥17,305 million from ¥15,801 million year-over-year.

• Operating income margin improved to 6.1% from 6.0% year-over-year; ordinary income margin rose to 7.0%.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥67.65 from ¥62.09 year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to ¥228,933 million, up 1.4% from the previous fiscal year-end, with equity ratio stable at 52.7%.

• Net assets increased to ¥128,423 million, up 1.5% from the previous fiscal year-end; net assets per share increased by ¥50.58 to ¥2,476.02.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 full-year forecast remains unchanged: net sales ¥276,000 million, operating income ¥17,000 million, net income attributable to owners of parent ¥11,800 million.

• Operating income margin expected at 6.2%, ordinary income margin at 6.4%, and EPS at ¥241.84.

• The company will monitor geopolitical risks, especially in the Middle East, and adjust forecasts as necessary.