Osaka Soda Co (4046) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the first three months rose 18.4% year-on-year to ¥28,749 million, with all profit stages reaching record highs.

• Operating profit increased 58.3% year-on-year to ¥6,235 million, ordinary profit rose 58.8% to ¥7,058 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent grew 62.3% to ¥4,947 million.

• Launched the “Transform Our Future 2030” medium-term plan, focusing on business portfolio management, healthcare growth, new business creation, and management foundation strengthening.

• ESG initiatives led to improved ESG scores and inclusion in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥10,516 million, up from ¥7,782 million year-on-year.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥40.49 from ¥24.22 year-on-year.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥6,757 million, up from ¥3,283 million year-on-year.

• Total assets as of June 30, 2026, were ¥170,999 million, up 1.3% from March 31, 2026.

• Net assets increased to ¥130,448 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 76.3%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast revised to ¥108,000 million, up 8.0% year-on-year.

• Operating profit forecast for the year is ¥20,500 million, up 27.0% year-on-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent projected at ¥14,800 million, up 4.3% year-on-year.

• Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥121.74 for the full year.

• Dividend forecast revised to ¥30.00 per share for the year.