Shin-Etsu Polymer (7970) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased by 5.9% year-over-year to ¥110,582 million, with operating profit up 20.1% to ¥13,271 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 8.7% to ¥9,430 million.

• Growth was driven by strong demand in semiconductors, firm sales in precision molding, and new product launches, despite sluggish automotive and housing segments.

• Comprehensive income increased 27.8% year-over-year to ¥14,723 million.

• Mass production of fire prevention cushions for EV batteries commenced, and the company absorbed KitcheNista Co., Ltd. to strengthen its food packaging business.

• Semiconductor-related containers saw steady demand, while the automotive market faced challenges, impacting input device sales.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥33,944 million from ¥31,155 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin improved to 12.0% from 10.6% year-over-year.

• Dividend per share increased by 13% to ¥52.0, and net income per share rose 9% to ¥117.0.

• Cash and deposits grew by ¥2,448 million, and total assets increased by ¥12,209 million to ¥152,988 million.

• Free cash flow turned positive at ¥5,034 million, up from negative ¥340 million the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• No consolidated financial results forecast for FY ending March 31, 2026, due to global uncertainties and market volatility; guidance will be announced when reasonable estimates become possible.