Daifuku (6383) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Orders and sales reached record highs in FY2025, with net sales at ¥660.7 billion (up 2.6%), operating income at ¥100.8 billion (up 24.4%), and net income attributable to shareholders at ¥78.1 billion (up 21.3%).

• Operating margin exceeded 15%, reflecting successful profitability initiatives and production efficiency improvements.

• Orders received totaled ¥672.6 billion, up 3.0% year-over-year, with strong demand in intralogistics and cleanroom systems.

• Profitability targets were achieved ahead of schedule, leading to upward revisions for 2027 and 2030 targets.

• Profit margins improved due to project management enhancements.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥161.7 billion from ¥124.8 billion year-over-year.

• Net sales: ¥660.7 billion, up 2.6% year-over-year; operating income: ¥100.8 billion, up 24.4%; operating margin: 15.3%.

• Net income attributable to shareholders: ¥78.0 billion, up 21.3%; net income margin: 11.8%.

• Net income per share: ¥212.39; net assets per share: ¥1,228.00.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end rose to ¥245.3 billion, up ¥24.9 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 orders forecast: ¥780.0–820.0 billion (+16.0–21.9%); net sales: ¥700.0 billion (+5.9%).

• Operating income forecast: ¥105.0 billion (+4.2%); net income: ¥80.0 billion (+2.4%).

• Dividend for FY2026 planned at ¥82 per share, payout ratio 37.7%.

• Long-term vision targets ¥1 trillion sales and ¥150 billion operating income by 2030.