Casio Computer Co (6952) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved a turnaround to growth, driven by strong performance in the Timepiece Business and improved profitability across core segments.

• Net sales rose 5.5% year-over-year to ¥276.3 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit up 62.1% to ¥23.1 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent up 126% to ¥18.2 billion.

• Comprehensive income surged to ¥31.5 billion from ¥2.5 billion year-over-year, reflecting improved profitability and favorable foreign currency effects.

• Strategic focus on expanding in high-growth regions and reinforcing the profit base for sustainable growth.

Financial highlights

• FY March 2026 net sales rose to ¥276.3 billion, up 5.5% year-over-year; operating profit increased 62.1% to ¥23.1 billion; OPM improved to 8.4%.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 126% to ¥18.2 billion; EPS reached ¥80.05.

• Equity ratio at 66.9%, net cash position strengthened to ¥108.3 billion; cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥150.7 billion.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥80.05 from ¥35.22 year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY March 2027 net sales projected at ¥295.0 billion, operating profit at ¥26.0 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent ¥18.5 billion, EPS ¥82.28.

• Medium-term plan targets net sales of ¥315.0 billion and operating profit of ¥35.0 billion by FY March 2029; ROE target set at over 10% by FY March 2029.

• Plans to address rising costs via price increases and operational measures; exchange rate assumptions: US$1 = ¥155, €1 = ¥180.