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UBE Corporation Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary5 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales decreased 12.9% year-over-year to ¥100.5B, mainly due to sluggish sales and business transfers.
Operating profit rose 1.5% to ¥3.0B, supported by improved performance in Polymers & Chemicals and Machinery.
Profit attributable to owners fell 9.2% to ¥4.4B, and EPS dropped to ¥44.90.
Ordinary profit declined 10.8% to ¥6.2B, impacted by foreign exchange losses and higher interest expenses.
Segment reclassification expanded reporting from four to six business units.
Financial highlights
EBITDA declined 8.1% year-over-year to ¥8.9B.
Free cash flow was negative at ¥-56.1B, mainly due to a ¥71.5B outflow for subsidiary acquisitions.
Interest-bearing debt increased to ¥316.7B, up from ¥231.1B a year ago.
Shareholders' equity ratio at 46.4%.
Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥1.7B; investing activities used ¥77.0B, mainly for acquisitions.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year net sales forecast at ¥490.0B, with operating profit guidance of ¥25.0B and profit attributable to owners of ¥27.5B.
1Q progress: 20.5% for net sales, 11.8% for operating profit.
Dividend forecast maintained at ¥110 per share for the year; DOE policy at 2.5% or higher.
No change to previously announced earnings guidance.
Why did ordinary profit decline?
Explain urethane systems acquisition impact.
Detail specialty products sales decrease.
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UBE Corporation is a Japanese chemical company specializing in the manufacture of chemicals, construction materials, and machinery. Its chemical division produces a variety of materials, including specialty chemicals, synthetic rubber, and fine chemicals used in industries such as automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. UBE's construction materials segment focuses on producing cement and ready-mix concrete, supporting infrastructure and urban development projects. Additionally, the company offers industrial machinery and equipment, particularly for the energy and environmental sectors. The company is headquartered in Ube, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.
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