Nichias (5393) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales decreased by 1.8% year-over-year to ¥251,910 million for FY2025.

• Operating income declined 6.8% to ¥37,014 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 1.4% to ¥31,634 million.

• Comprehensive income rose 29.3% to ¥39,573 million, driven by gains in other comprehensive income.

• A 3-for-1 stock split was implemented effective April 1, 2026.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was ¥69,897 million, down from ¥70,773 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥165.59 from ¥163.79, reflecting the stock split adjustment.

• Equity ratio improved to 77.7% from 74.5% year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥56,631 million, down from ¥58,611 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 net sales are forecast to rise 7.2% to ¥270,000 million.

• Operating income is projected to increase 21.6% to ¥45,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent is expected to reach ¥32,000 million.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥65.00 per share post-split.