Ryoden (8084) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Announced upward revision of earnings forecast, dividend increase, and stock-related initiatives including a 1-for-2 or 2-for-1 stock split and treasury share acquisition, with all major profit metrics exceeding forecasts despite increased costs.

• Significant increases in both revenue and profit compared to both the plan and the previous period, driven by strong demand in AI, data centers, and automotive markets, especially in FA Systems and Electronics.

Financial highlights

• Net sales rose 23.5% year-over-year to ¥61,051 million in Q1 FYE2027.

• Operating profit increased 132.8% year-over-year to ¥2,042 million; ordinary profit up 117.6% to ¥2,167 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew by ¥419 million to ¥1,424 million, up 41.7% year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥2,326 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of ¥58 million last year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end decreased by ¥9,570 million to ¥27,175 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast revised upward to ¥252,000 million (up 18.4% year-over-year); operating profit forecast to ¥7,500 million (up 43.0%).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent forecasted at ¥6,000 million for the year, with EPS of ¥139.30 (reflecting a planned 2-for-1 stock split).

• Annual dividend per share increased from ¥150 to ¥170 (pre-split), with interim and year-end dividends adjusted post-split.

• Upward revision in segment forecasts, especially in FA Systems and Electronics, reflecting robust demand.