Kato Sangyo (9869) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2026, rose 2.7% year-over-year to ¥626,921 million, with operating profit up 3.0% to ¥10,451 million and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 22.9% to ¥8,915 million.

• Comprehensive income more than doubled year-over-year, reaching ¥13,629 million, up 116.7%.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥43,352 million from ¥41,599 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit rose 5.4% year-over-year to ¥11,639 million.

• Basic earnings per share for the period was ¥292.03, up from ¥232.83 in the prior year.

• Equity-to-asset ratio improved to 36.8% as of March 31, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year operating revenues are forecast to grow 3.1% to ¥1,252,000 million, with profit attributable to owners of parent expected to rise 8.1% to ¥14,300 million.

• No revisions to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.