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Nippon Paint Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary11 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue reached a record ¥523.7bn, up 12.4% YoY; adjusted operating profit also hit a record ¥84.2bn, up 15.3% organically, with no contribution from new M&A.
9M revenue rose 17.4% to ¥1,547.3bn and adjusted operating profit increased 27.2% to ¥256.6bn.
Growth reflected pricing, product mix, adjacency businesses, favorable FX and improved raw-material cost contribution.
Financial highlights
Q3 gross profit rose 13.1% to ¥219.8bn; gross margin increased 30 bps to 42.0%.
Q3 adjusted EPS rose 19.9% to ¥25.7; reported EPS increased 38.8% to ¥27.0, partly reflecting deferred-tax-liability reversal.
9M operating profit rose 23.9% to ¥229,288m and profit attributable to owners of parent increased 28.9% to ¥167,691m.
9M operating cash flow increased to ¥166,695m from ¥73,361m; investing cash outflow was ¥80,941m versus ¥300,578m, including prior-period acquisition payment.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 adjusted guidance unchanged: revenue ¥2tn, adjusted operating profit ¥316bn, margin 15.8% and adjusted EPS ¥95.7; full-year results are expected to meet guidance.
FY2026 reported-basis forecast unchanged: revenue ¥2tn, operating profit ¥283bn, profit before tax ¥265bn and parent-attributable profit ¥189bn.
Q4 adjusted operating profit is forecast to decline 5%–10% YoY; adjusted EPS is expected to fall ~20%, below ¥24.5, amid lower margins, higher RMCC ratios, interest expense and tax rate.
Japan, NIPSEA Except China and DGL Pacific are expected to exceed segment profit guidance; NIPSEA China and DGL Europe are expected to fall short.
FY reported results include ~¥12bn of M&A-related and DGL Europe transformation expenses.
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- $4.35B acquisition to drive 30% EPS growth and expand US/Europe specialty chemicals presence.4612M&A Announcement
- Record Q1 revenue and profit, margin gains, and steady outlook despite FX and macro risks.4612Q1 2025
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Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of paints and coatings for a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, industrial, and marine applications. The company produces decorative paints, protective coatings, and specialized surface treatments, serving both residential and commercial markets. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).