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Kato Sangyo Q4 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2026 earnings summary12 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
FY26 operating revenue rose 2.5% YoY to ¥1,245,002 million; operating profit increased 3.3% to ¥18,782 million and ordinary profit rose 6.1% to ¥21,328 million.
Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 12.2% to ¥14,840 million, partly reflecting a ¥4,620 million gain on sale of investment securities.
Financial highlights
Gross profit was ¥85,479 million versus ¥82,725 million; SG&A increased to ¥72,321 million from ¥70,020 million.
Operating cash flow was ¥23,724 million, up from ¥4,068 million; cash and cash equivalents ended FY26 at ¥80,082 million, up ¥9,148 million.
Total assets increased to ¥475,991 million from ¥466,325 million; net assets rose to ¥183,576 million from ¥177,013 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 revenue is forecast to rise 4.7% to ¥1,303 billion; operating profit is forecast down 5.8% to ¥17.7 billion, ordinary profit down 6.2% to ¥20.0 billion, and parent profit down 9.7% to ¥13.4 billion.
Lower forecast profits reflect factors including higher system-related expenses; FY27 basic EPS is forecast at ¥443.97.
FY27 annual dividend is forecast at ¥175 per share, versus ¥160 in FY26; forecast payout ratio is 39.4%.
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Next Kato Sangyo earnings date
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Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based enterprise prominently engaged in the food wholesale business. The company's operations are segmented into four key areas: Room-Temperature Distribution, focusing on the wholesale of processed foods and confectionery; Liquor Distribution, specializing in liquor wholesale; Low-Temperature Distribution, dealing with the wholesale of low-temperature foods; and an Overseas segment dedicated to the wholesale of processed foods. Additionally, Kato Sangyo extends its services to logistics, insurance agency activities, restaurant franchise operations, and the management of overseas affiliates. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.