Aiphone (6718) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, were ¥62,983 million, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-over-year.

• Operating profit declined 26.5% year-over-year to ¥2,802 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 31.9% to ¥2,466 million.

• Comprehensive income rose 35.8% year-over-year to ¥5,396 million, driven by gains in other comprehensive income.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit decreased to ¥26,511 million from ¥27,240 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit dropped 23.8% to ¥3,171 million.

• Basic earnings per share fell to ¥150.69 from ¥221.18 year-over-year.

• Return on equity was 3.6%, down from 5.5% the previous year.

• Cash flows from operating activities decreased to ¥2,169 million from ¥5,717 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, net sales are forecast at ¥65,800 million, up 4.5% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected to rise 42.7% to ¥4,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent to increase 29.8% to ¥3,200 million.

• Basic earnings per share is forecast at ¥195.52.

• Forecast does not include potential impacts from rising parts prices due to Middle East instability.