Creo (9698) Q4 2026 earnings summary
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Q4 2026 earnings summary
22 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Net sales for the year ended March 31, 2026, were ¥14,569 million, up 0.3% year-over-year.
Operating profit increased 5.7% year-over-year to ¥1,194 million.
Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 15.9% year-over-year to ¥807 million.
Comprehensive income reached ¥814 million, up from ¥694 million the previous year.
Financial highlights
Gross profit increased to ¥3,669 million from ¥3,560 million year-over-year.
Ordinary profit rose 4.6% year-over-year to ¥1,207 million.
Earnings per share increased to ¥104.32 from ¥89.16 year-over-year.
Total assets grew to ¥10,554 million from ¥9,992 million year-over-year.
Net assets increased to ¥7,742 million, with an equity ratio of 73.4%.
Outlook and guidance
Forecast for the year ending March 31, 2027: net sales of ¥15,100 million (up 3.6% year-over-year).
Operating profit projected at ¥1,250 million (up 4.7% year-over-year).
Profit attributable to owners of parent expected to reach ¥820 million (up 1.5% year-over-year).
Earnings per share forecasted at ¥107.64.
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