Carlit (4275) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high profit in FY2026, with operating profit rising 13.5% to ¥3,459 million and net profit up 15.8% to ¥2,976 million, driven by strong performance in key strategic businesses and capital investments.

• Net sales for FY2026 were ¥36,247 million, down 1.8% year-over-year, while comprehensive income surged 220.8% to ¥4,795 million due to improved valuation of available-for-sale securities.

• Extraordinary income included a ¥795 million gain on sale of investment securities, with extraordinary losses totaling ¥348 million from asset retirements and impairments.

• Advanced the Medium-term Management Plan “Challenge 2027,” focusing on ammonium perchlorate and production capacity enhancements.

• Annual dividend increased to ¥42 per share, up ¥6 from the previous year, with a total payout ratio of 65.8% including treasury share repurchase.

Financial highlights

• Net sales: ¥36,247 million (down 1.8% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥3,459 million (up 13.5% year-over-year); ordinary profit: ¥3,755 million (up 13.1%).

• Net profit: ¥2,976 million (up 15.8% year-over-year); basic EPS: ¥130.50.

• Comprehensive income: ¥4,795 million (up from ¥1,494 million year-over-year).

• Dividend per share increased by 16.6% to ¥42.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecast: Net sales ¥37,200 million (+2.6%), operating profit ¥3,200 million (–7.4%), ordinary profit ¥3,300 million (–12.1%), net profit ¥3,000 million (+0.8%), EPS ¥133.61.

• Bottling segment expected to see significant decline in sales and profit due to planned renovation work.

• Chemical Products segment, especially electronic materials and ammonium perchlorate, expected to underpin growth.

• Dividend per share is planned to remain at ¥42.

• Uncertainty remains high due to risks such as supply disruptions and rising costs from Middle East conditions.