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Nissan Chemical 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
Achieved record-high sales, operating profit, and net income in 1Q FY2026, with all metrics exceeding both year-over-year and outlook targets.
Net sales for Q1 FY2026 rose 12.8% year-over-year to ¥78.8 billion, operating income up 21.1% to ¥21.9 billion, and net income attributable to owners of parent up 21.2% to ¥16.8 billion.
All major segments reported higher sales and operating income, with Performance Materials and Trading segments showing the largest gains.
1Q results surpassed outlook by 14% in sales, 30% in operating profit, and 22% in net income.
Cash flows from operating activities increased to ¥21.2 billion, while cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥35.2 billion.
Financial highlights
EBITDA increased from ¥21.4 billion to ¥25.5 billion year-over-year.
EPS rose from ¥102.20 to ¥125.74.
Gross profit increased to ¥39.8 billion from ¥34.1 billion year-over-year.
Free cash flow in 1Q FY2026 was ¥15.1 billion, up ¥2.1 billion year-over-year.
OP margin improved from 25.9% to 27.8%.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 outlook for 1H and full year, including segment guidance, remains unchanged from May 2026.
No change in the previously announced outlook for FY2027: full-year net sales forecast at ¥289.7 billion (+3.6% YoY), operating income at ¥66.8 billion (+5.1%), and net income at ¥51.5 billion (+3.6%).
Share repurchase plan of ¥10.5 billion between May 2026 and March 2027.
The company targets a dividend payout ratio of 55% or more and a total payout ratio of 75% or more after FY2025.
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Nissan Chemical Corporation is a Japan-based company engaged in the production and sale of chemicals, performance materials, agricultural products, and pharmaceuticals. Its chemical segment offers basic chemicals, such as ammonia and melamine, as well as fine chemicals for various industrial applications. The performance materials division develops advanced products like liquid crystals and semiconductor materials. Additionally, the company provides agrochemicals, fertilizers, and contract manufacturing for pharmaceutical ingredients. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.