E J Holdings (2153) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the nine months ended February 28, 2026, rose 22.3% year-over-year to ¥20,198 million, but the period ended with a net loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,125 million, widening from a ¥656 million loss the previous year.

• Operating loss increased to ¥1,404 million from ¥1,180 million year-over-year, and ordinary loss grew to ¥1,277 million from ¥1,073 million.

• Comprehensive income improved to a loss of ¥831 million from a loss of ¥1,155 million year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥6,666 million from ¥5,305 million year-over-year, while selling, general and administrative expenses rose to ¥8,071 million from ¥6,485 million.

• Basic earnings per share for the nine months was negative ¥63.36, compared to negative ¥41.80 the previous year.

• Total assets increased to ¥56,666 million as of February 28, 2026, up from ¥52,011 million as of May 31, 2025.

• Net assets rose to ¥35,142 million from ¥34,053 million over the same period.

Outlook and guidance

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

• Basic earnings per share for the full year is forecast at ¥188.14.

• No revisions to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.