E J Holdings (2153) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 9.1% year-over-year to ¥46,586 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, with operating profit up 4.2% to ¥4,669 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 5.3% to ¥3,371 million.

• Comprehensive income increased 58.4% year-over-year to ¥4,311 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥15,705 million from ¥14,252 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin was 10.0%, and return on equity was 9.1%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥23,911 million, up from ¥20,237 million.

• Net assets rose to ¥40,276 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 71.0%.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027, net sales are forecast to rise 5.2% to ¥49,000 million, with operating profit up 13.5% to ¥5,300 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 9.7% to ¥3,700 million.

• Basic earnings per share is projected at ¥205.83.

• Dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥82.00 per share, including commemorative dividends.