Kato Sangyo (9869) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, rose 2.5% year-over-year to ¥324,249 million, with operating profit up 10.0% and ordinary profit up 12.2% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 11.0% year-over-year to ¥4,450 million, and comprehensive income surged 230.0% to ¥10,865 million.

Financial highlights

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter was ¥145.06, up from ¥128.69 a year earlier.

• Gross profit increased to ¥22,172 million, and operating profit reached ¥5,657 million, both showing year-over-year growth.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥10,859 million, a significant improvement from a ¥3,004 million outflow in the prior year.

• Total assets as of December 31, 2025, were ¥537,922 million, up from ¥466,325 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Equity-to-asset ratio stood at 32.7% as of December 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year operating revenues for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, are forecast at ¥1,252,000 million, up 3.1% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected to decline 3.7% year-over-year to ¥17,500 million, while profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to rise 8.1% to ¥14,300 million.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥160.00 per share, up from ¥140.00 in the previous year.