Fuso Chemical (4368) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2026 rose 22.3% year-over-year to ¥22,819 million, with operating profit up 31.5% to ¥6,172 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 115.4% to ¥6,688 million.

• Comprehensive income increased 164.5% year-over-year to ¥7,224 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥9,105 million, up from ¥7,213 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit before depreciation and amortization reached ¥9,197 million, up from ¥6,897 million year-over-year.

• Earnings per share for the quarter were ¥63.22, reflecting a 3-for-1 share split.

• Total assets increased to ¥166,829 million as of June 30, 2026, from ¥152,256 million at March 31, 2026.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥4,716 million, while investing activities used ¥5,712 million and financing activities used ¥2,440 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast for the year ending March 31, 2027 projects net sales of ¥85,800 million (up 11.5% year-over-year), operating profit of ¥24,300 million (up 28.9%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥19,200 million (up 34.2%).

• Earnings per share for the full year are forecast at ¥181.48.

• No revisions to the financial results forecast have been announced.