Nitta (5186) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased by 1.7% year-over-year to ¥91,834 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

• Operating income rose 13.7% year-over-year to ¥5,862 million, and ordinary income grew 1.4% to ¥14,810 million.

• Net income attributable to owners of parent increased 11.5% year-over-year to ¥13,529 million.

• Comprehensive income was ¥16,655 million, nearly flat compared to the previous year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥25,896 million from ¥24,246 million year-over-year.

• Net assets rose to ¥165,625 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 85.6%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥36,393 million, up from ¥35,061 million.

• Annual dividend per share increased to ¥160.00, with a payout ratio of 32.6%.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, net sales are forecast to rise 2.4% to ¥94,000 million.

• Operating income is projected to increase 5.8% to ¥6,200 million, while net income attributable to owners of parent is expected to decrease 9.1% to ¥12,300 million.

• Full-year EPS is forecast at ¥445.89.