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Dowa Holdings Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary7 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
FY2026 1Q net sales rose 58.2% year-over-year to ¥253.3B, operating profit jumped 281% to ¥24.7B, and ordinary profit increased 278% to ¥32.5B, led by the Nonferrous Metals segment and favorable metal prices and FX rates.
Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 266.4% year-over-year to ¥23.4B, and comprehensive income surged 778.2% to ¥26.9B.
New energy-related businesses outperformed expectations, while other demand trends were stable.
Financial highlights
Gross profit for the quarter was ¥39.5B, up from ¥19.6B YoY; basic EPS was ¥396.51, compared to ¥107.50 prior year.
Total assets increased to ¥801.3B as of June 30, 2026, with net assets at ¥475.9B and an equity-to-asset ratio of 57.5%.
Exchange rate averaged 159.5 yen/USD in 1Q, up from 144.6 yen/USD YoY; metal prices (copper, zinc, indium) all increased YoY.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year FY2026 forecast unchanged: net sales ¥941.0B, operating profit ¥53.0B, ordinary profit ¥80.0B, profit attributable to owners ¥57.0B (down 8.7% YoY); full-year basic EPS forecast is ¥963.68.
Outlook uncertain due to declining precious metal prices, weaker automotive demand, and rising material costs.
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Latest events from Dowa Holdings
- Record profit in FY2025; FY2026 expects strong sales but lower net profit on one-time items.5714
Q4 2026 - Full-year profit to nearly double on extraordinary gain; dividend and buyback boosted.5714Q3 2026
- Profits fell in H1 FY2025, but H2 recovery is expected with growth in recycling and metals.5714Q2 2026
- Sales and profits dropped sharply, with Electronic Materials notably underperforming.5714Q1 2026
- Profits and operating income jumped in H1 FY2024, but full-year sales guidance was cut.5714Q2 2025
- Operating profit soared nearly 60% in Q1 FY2024 despite a slight sales decline.5714Q1 2025
- Operating profit rose despite lower sales; profit expected to decline next year.5714Q4 2025
- Operating profit rose and dividend forecast was raised, despite lower sales.5714Q3 2025
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Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company engaged in a broad range of activities within the materials and environmental sectors. Its operations include non-ferrous metal smelting, refining, and recycling, with a focus on metals such as copper, zinc, and precious metals. The company also provides electronic materials, including advanced components used in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Additionally, Dowa offers waste treatment and environmental management services, including industrial waste recycling and soil remediation. Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.