Aisin (7259) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Revenue and operating profit increased year-over-year, driven by higher vehicle production and powertrain sales, despite investments in human capital and tariff impacts.

• Profit for the year rose due to higher pre-tax profit, reduced income tax from cross-shareholding sales, and structural reforms.

• The company is accelerating growth investments and profitability improvements in core and electrified products as part of its new Medium-Term Business Plan.

• Comprehensive income for the period reached ¥395.7 billion, a significant turnaround from a loss in the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Revenue rose 4.5% year-over-year to ¥5,117.7 billion; operating profit up 12.7% to ¥228.8 billion.

• Profit before income taxes increased 43% to ¥247.9 billion; net profit attributable to owners up 59.6% to ¥171.7 billion.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥232.64 from ¥137.81 year-over-year.

• Total assets increased 5.3% to ¥4,512.3 billion; equity attributable to owners of the parent rose to ¥2,200.6 billion.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥592.4 billion, up 31.2% from the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• FYE2027 revenue forecast at ¥5,250.0 billion (+2.6% YoY); operating profit forecast at ¥235.0 billion (+2.7% YoY).

• Net profit expected to decrease to ¥150.0 billion (-12.6% YoY), reflecting increased investments and Middle East impact.

• Dividend expected to rise to ¥75 per share; stock repurchases planned at ¥100 billion.

• Assumes exchange rates of 150 yen/USD and 21.5 yen/CNY; negative profit impact of ¥15.0 billion from raw material costs and supply chain disruptions is factored in.