CKD (6407) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 15.8% year-over-year to ¥155,634 million, with operating profit up 45.0% to ¥19,018 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 62.1% to ¥13,520 million.

• Growth was driven by strong demand in semiconductor and HEV battery markets, especially in Japan and Asia, despite global economic uncertainties.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin improved to 12.2% from 9.8% year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit increased 46.9% year-over-year to ¥19,167 million.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥34,344 million, up ¥6,604 million from the previous year.

• Annual dividend per share increased to ¥80, up ¥30 from the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 guidance projects net sales of ¥156,000 million (+0.2%), operating profit of ¥19,000 million (−0.1%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥13,100 million (−3.1%).

• Demand for automation and labor-saving solutions remains firm, with continued growth expected in semiconductor and eco-friendly product markets.