CKD (6407) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, rose 14.8% year-over-year to ¥115,082 million, with operating profit up 43.3% to ¥13,778 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 48.5% to ¥9,475 million.

• Growth was driven by strong demand in the semiconductor and automotive battery markets, especially for generative AI-related investments and HEV battery production.

• The company revised its full-year forecast upward, expecting net sales of ¥156,500 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥12,400 million.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin improved, with operating profit up 43.3% year-over-year and ordinary profit up 45.6%.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥141.91 from ¥95.59 year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the period was ¥9,661 million, up 18.5% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast revised upward to ¥156,500 million, operating profit to ¥18,200 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥12,400 million.

• Dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, is ¥79.00 per share, up from ¥50.00 in the previous year.

• The company expects continued strong demand in semiconductors and automotive batteries, but notes uncertainty in BEV investment and overseas markets.