Ku Holdings Co (9856) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 4.2% year-over-year to ¥125,455 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, but operating profit declined 14.5% to ¥6,235 million and net income attributable to shareholders fell 15.2% to ¥4,303 million.

• The domestic economy showed moderate recovery, but the auto industry faced headwinds from U.S. trade policy, inflation, and rising interest rates.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin decreased as operating profit dropped to ¥6,235 million from ¥7,294 million year-over-year.

• Net income per share was ¥131.74, down from ¥155.44 in the prior year period.

• Total assets rose to ¥94,426 million, and equity increased to ¥68,544 million, with an equity ratio of 71.9%.

• Comprehensive income was ¥4,417 million, down 12.1% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥155,000 million, a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥8,600 million (down 6.4%), and net income at ¥5,900 million (down 9.6%).

• No changes to previously announced guidance.