Central Glass (4044) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, were ¥104,521 million, down 0.9% year-over-year despite proactive sales efforts.

• Operating profit declined 24.9% to ¥6,333 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent fell 16.2% to ¥5,756 million year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income rose 23.7% to ¥8,537 million, reflecting improved other comprehensive income.

• Segment reorganization implemented, now reporting four segments: Electronic Materials, Energy Materials, Life & Healthcare, and Glass.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit decreased to ¥27,744 million from ¥29,971 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the nine months was ¥232.23, down from ¥277.21 year-over-year.

• Equity ratio improved to 58.8% as of December 31, 2025, up from 57.0% at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Dividend forecast maintained at ¥170 per share for the full year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast at ¥143,200 million, up 0.7% year-over-year.

• Operating profit projected at ¥8,100 million (down 23.8%), ordinary profit at ¥9,300 million (down 23.6%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥6,300 million (up 10.9%).

• Earnings per share forecasted at ¥254.15 for the full year.

• Financial forecast revised during the period.