Kaneko Seeds (1376) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 4.7% year-over-year to ¥64,508 million for the year ended May 31, 2025, with operating profit up 2.2% to ¥1,511 million and ordinary profit up 6.1% to ¥1,666 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 1.9% year-over-year to ¥1,200 million, with EPS at ¥107.01.

• Comprehensive income declined to ¥1,163 million from ¥1,501 million the previous year, mainly due to negative other comprehensive income.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥9,537 million from ¥9,457 million year-over-year, while operating profit reached ¥1,512 million.

• Total assets increased to ¥49,320 million, and net assets rose to ¥25,014 million, with an equity ratio of 50.7%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end dropped to ¥1,608 million from ¥3,266 million, reflecting lower operating cash flow and higher investing outflows.

• Dividend per share increased to ¥38.00, with a payout ratio of 35.5%.

Outlook and guidance

• For the year ending May 31, 2026, net sales are forecast to grow 3.1% to ¥66,500 million, with operating profit expected to rise 25.7% to ¥1,900 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 25% to ¥1,500 million.

• EPS is projected at ¥134.62 for the next fiscal year.