DKS Co (4461) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 13.1% year-over-year to ¥82,886 million, with operating income up 88.9% to ¥10,107 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 138.6% to ¥6,169 million, driven by strong sales of low-dielectric resins and battery materials.

• Achieved record highs in net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and net income attributable to owners of parent for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, led by high-profit products in Electronics & IT and Environment & Energy.

• The first year of the medium-term management plan “SMART 2030” saw a solid start, establishing a foundation for future growth.

Financial highlights

• Net sales increased by ¥9,630 million year-over-year, operating income by ¥4,756 million, and ordinary income by ¥4,635 million.

• Cash and cash equivalents at end of period rose by ¥7,273 million to ¥23,830 million.

• Cash flows from operating activities increased by ¥2,433 million to ¥9,962 million; financing activities turned positive at ¥854 million.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥10,395 million, up from ¥4,268 million the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 net sales forecasted at ¥84,000 million, operating income at ¥11,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥6,700 million.

• Segment forecasts: Electronics & IT and Environment & Energy expected to drive growth, while Core Materials projected to decline.

• Plans to pay an annual dividend of ¥150 per share for the next fiscal year.

• The impact of Middle East tensions is not factored into forecasts due to estimation difficulties.