Aisin (7259) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the first quarter rose 3.1% year-over-year to ¥1,220.3 billion, driven by increased sales volume and production, despite FX and tariff impacts.

• Operating profit surged 42.1% to ¥47.8 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent jumped 189.1% to ¥39.5 billion, supported by higher production volume and corporate structure improvements.

• 1Q results were in line with forecasts, supporting unchanged full-year guidance.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: ¥1,220.3 billion (up 3.1% year-over-year); operating profit: ¥47.8 billion (up 42.1% year-over-year).

• Profit before income taxes: ¥57.3 billion (up 160.8% year-over-year); net profit attributable to owners: ¥39.5 billion (up 189.1% year-over-year).

• Basic earnings per share: ¥52.31 (stock split adjusted).

• R&D expenditure ratio to revenue forecasted at 5.1% for FYE2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2026 revenue forecast: ¥4,900.0 billion and operating profit at ¥205.0 billion.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent forecast: ¥125.0 billion (up 16.2%).

• Annual dividend forecast raised to 65 yen per share, with total return ratio expected to be the highest.

• No change in full-year guidance from previous announcement.