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NOF Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 net sales rose 27.9% YoY to ¥139,608m; operating profit rose 13.1% to ¥23,352m and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 10.2% to ¥16,985m.
Growth was led by Explosives & Propulsion, supported by defense-related rapid-acquisition transactions; Pharmaceuticals, Medicals and Health recorded lower sales and profit.
The FY2027 earnings forecast and dividend outlook were revised; the forecast calls for ¥321,500m net sales and ¥41,000m attributable profit.
Financial highlights
H1 net sales ¥139,608m (+27.9% YoY), operating profit ¥23,352m (+13.1%), ordinary profit ¥24,199m (+11.9%) and profit attributable to owners of parent ¥16,985m (+10.2%).
Gross profit was ¥44,818m versus ¥40,957m YoY; income before income taxes was ¥24,845m versus ¥21,899m.
Comprehensive income increased to ¥21,661m from ¥19,226m, including ¥4,605m of other comprehensive income.
Total assets were ¥393,014m at Sep. 30, 2026, down ¥6,154m from Mar. 31; net assets rose ¥4,048m to ¥300,514m.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecast: net sales ¥321,500m (+24.6% YoY), operating profit ¥50,500m (+6.5%), ordinary profit ¥51,800m (+2.8%), attributable profit ¥41,000m (+1.1%) and EPS ¥183.00; forecast revised Nov. 5.
FY2027 dividend forecast revised to ¥74/share, comprising ¥37 interim and ¥37 year-end; the FY2026 annual dividend was ¥61/share.
DDS raw-material shipments are expected mainly in H2; some clinical-development product shipments are expected to move to the next fiscal year.
Rapid-acquisition defense transactions are progressing largely as planned, with firm demand expected for other defense-related products.
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Latest events from NOF
- Record FY2023 operating income gives way to a lower FY2024 profit forecast.4403
Q4 2024 - Sales up 23.1% YoY, but profit down; major treasury share buyback and cancellation announced.4403Q1 2027
- Explosives & Propulsion drove record profits, but profit is forecast to decline amid global risks.4403Q4 2026
- Net sales up, profits down; strong explosives growth; dividend and share buyback increased.4403Q3 2026
- Profits fell but full-year outlook and shareholder returns were raised on segment growth.4403Q2 2026
- Net sales rose slightly, but profits declined amid global uncertainty and higher costs.4403Q1 2026
- Sales and profits climbed in H1 FY2024, with guidance and shareholder returns both increased.4403Q2 2025
- Strong Q1 profit growth driven by Functional Chemicals; full-year outlook maintained.4403Q1 2025
- Record profits, higher dividends, and robust capital returns drive future growth.4403Q4 2025
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NOF Corporation is a Japanese company specializing in the production and development of chemical products and materials. Its product portfolio includes functional chemicals, organic peroxides, lubricants, and adhesives, catering to industries such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare. The company is also involved in life sciences, offering pharmaceutical intermediates and delivery systems. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.