Central Automotive Products (8117) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2025, rose 8.9% year-over-year to ¥9,795 million.

• Operating profit increased 7.8% year-over-year to ¥2,449 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 7.3% year-over-year to ¥1,963 million.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥1,798 million, up from ¥1,739 million a year earlier.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥4,402 million, up from ¥3,964 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit increased to ¥2,812 million from ¥2,617 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥35.55, reflecting a three-for-one stock split.

• Total assets as of June 30, 2025, were ¥62,545 million, with net assets at ¥55,815 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, is ¥44,800 million, up 7.8% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥11,800 million, ordinary profit at ¥13,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥9,000 million.

• Basic earnings per share forecast for the full year is ¥162.95, post stock split.

• Dividend forecast for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, is ¥56.00 per share after the stock split.