E J Holdings (2153) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the six months ended November 30, 2025, rose 34.8% year-over-year to ¥10,238 million, but the period ended with a net loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,614 million.

• Operating loss widened to ¥2,107 million from ¥1,799 million year-over-year, and ordinary loss increased to ¥1,987 million.

• Comprehensive income remained negative at ¥1,457 million loss, slightly improved from ¥1,548 million loss in the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥3,344 million from ¥2,341 million year-over-year, but higher SG&A expenses led to a larger operating loss.

• Basic earnings per share for the period was negative at ¥(91.45), compared to ¥(92.75) in the prior year.

• Total assets increased to ¥53,534 million as of November 30, 2025, up from ¥52,011 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Net assets rose to ¥35,114 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 65.6%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast for fiscal year ending May 31, 2026: net sales of ¥47,000 million (+10.1% YoY), operating profit of ¥5,000 million (+11.6% YoY), ordinary profit of ¥5,100 million (+10.1% YoY), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,350 million (+4.6% YoY).

• Annual dividend forecast raised to ¥69.00 per share.

• No revisions to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.