Nitta (5186) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for Q3 FY2025 increased 0.8% year-over-year to ¥67,401 million, with growth in most segments except Chemical Industrial Products.

• Operating income rose 3.8% year-over-year to ¥4,278 million, while ordinary income declined 3.1% to ¥10,747 million.

• Quarterly net income attributable to owners of parent decreased 2.4% year-over-year to ¥9,194 million.

• Comprehensive income decreased 3.8% year-over-year to ¥10,494 million.

• Overseas sales ratio increased to 33.8%, driven by strong demand in North America.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved 4.4% year-over-year, reaching ¥19,056 million and a margin of 28.3%.

• Capital expenditure for Q3 FY2025 was ¥2,318 million, with R&D expenditure at ¥1,699 million.

• Depreciation for the period was ¥2,330 million.

• Net income per share for the nine months was ¥332.65, down from ¥338.63 in the prior year.

• Total assets as of December 31, 2025, were ¥186,615 million, up from ¥179,931 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2025 full-year forecast remains unchanged: net sales projected at ¥92,000 million (+1.9% YoY), operating income at ¥5,300 million (+2.8% YoY), and net income at ¥11,500 million (-5.2% YoY).

• Net income per share for the full year is forecast at ¥414.01.

• Annual dividend per share forecast is ¥145.00, up from ¥140.00 in the previous year.

• Management notes forecasts are based on current information and assumptions, with actual results subject to various risks.