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Nichias Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary4 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Net sales for FY2026 Q1 rose 16% year-over-year to ¥71,954 million, with broad-based growth across segments.
Operating income increased 20.7% year-over-year to ¥11,136 million, with margin improvement to 15.5%.
Profit attributable to owners grew 25.3% year-over-year to ¥8,231 million.
Comprehensive income surged 113.7% year-over-year to ¥11,342 million.
A 3-for-1 stock split was implemented effective April 1, 2026.
Financial highlights
Net sales: ¥71,954 million, up from ¥62,000 million in FY2025 Q1.
Operating income: ¥11,136 million, up from ¥9,229 million, with margin at 15.5%.
Ordinary income: ¥11,850 million, up 28% year-over-year.
Basic earnings per share: ¥43.56, up from ¥34.09 year-over-year (adjusted for stock split).
Dividend per share: ¥35, with a payout ratio of 40%.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year FY2026 forecast: net sales ¥288,000 million (+14.3%), operating income ¥49,000 million (+32.4%), profit attributable to owners ¥35,000 million (+10.6%), and basic EPS ¥186.13.
First half FY2026 forecast: net sales ¥141,500 million (+15.3%), operating income ¥22,500 million (+26.6%), profit attributable to owners ¥16,500 million (+29.5%), and basic EPS ¥87.58.
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Latest events from Nichias
- FY2026 forecasts record-high sales and profit, driven by semiconductor recovery and higher dividends.5393
Q4 2026 - Q3 FY2025 saw lower sales and profits, with a share split and treasury stock cancellation announced.5393Q3 2026
- H1 FY2025 results were mixed, but full-year outlook and shareholder returns remain strong.5393Q2 2026
- Q1 earnings fell, with Advanced Products weak and full-year forecasts revised downward.5393Q1 2026
- Double-digit profit growth, margin expansion, and treasury stock buyback in H1 FY2024.5393Q2 2025
- Strong Q1 growth drove upward revisions in full-year forecasts and dividend outlook.5393Q1 2025
- Record FY2024 profit; FY2025 profit to fall on system costs, but dividend to increase.5393Q4 2025
- Q3 profit and sales rose on robust energy and AI demand, with a positive full-year outlook.5393Q3 2025
Next Nichias earnings date
Q2 202710 Nov, 2026
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Q2 202710 Nov, 2026
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Nichias Corporation, founded in 1896, specializes in the development and supply of advanced materials and solutions focused on "Insulation and Protection" technologies. These technologies encompass sealing, insulation, soundproofing, fireproofing, corrosion-resistance, and clean-tech, catering to a diverse range of industries. Nichias operates across five main business areas: energy and industrial plants, offering products and engineering for plant facilities; industrial products targeting key industries; advanced products for the semiconductor industry; autoparts for automobile manufacturers; and building materials for construction and housing. This comprehensive portfolio demonstrates Nichias' commitment to supporting various sectors by leveraging its extensive experience and technological expertise. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Japan Exchange.