Aica Kogyo (4206) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record highs in net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income for Q1 FY2026, driven by the consolidation of Stylam Industries and strong segment performance.

• Net sales for Q1 2026 rose 19.4% year-over-year to JPY 71,379 million, with operating profit up 44.9% to JPY 9,160 million and ordinary profit up 34.8% to JPY 9,674 million.

• Net income attributable to owners grew 5.7% year-over-year to JPY 4,727 million.

• Comprehensive income surged to JPY 8,749 million from JPY 127 million in the prior year period.

• Interim dividend forecast raised by JPY 6 year-over-year, with annual forecast at JPY 144 per share.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to JPY 20,673 million from JPY 16,414 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share rose to JPY 74.71 from JPY 71.52 year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to JPY 344,379 million from JPY 326,435 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Equity-to-asset ratio was 56.2% as of June 30, 2026.

• Net sales rose 19.4% year-over-year to JPY 71,379 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Q1–Q2 net sales forecast at JPY 145,000 million, 49.2% achieved in Q1.

• Operating profit forecast for Q1–Q2 at JPY 17,500 million, 52.3% achieved in Q1.

• Full-year FY2027 net sales forecast at JPY 290,000 million, up 15.2% year-over-year.

• Operating profit projected at JPY 34,800 million, up 19.4% year-over-year.

• Dividend forecast revised to JPY 144.00 per share for FY2027.