EXEO Group (1951) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 17.4% year-over-year to ¥787.7bn, with operating profit up 22.5% to ¥52.0bn and profit attributable to owners of parent up 16% to ¥31.0bn.

• Orders received increased 14% year-over-year to ¥811.8bn, reflecting strong demand in core business areas and proactive investments in growth sectors.

• Segment reorganization was implemented for FY2026, aligning reporting with new business structures.

• The company completed its Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2021–FY2025) and announced a new plan for 2026–2030, focusing on digital infrastructure, AI, and global business expansion.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for FY2026 was ¥114.6bn, up 14% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 14.6%.

• Operating profit margin improved to 6.6% from 6.3% year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income surged 55.9% year-over-year to ¥40.7bn.

• Free cash flow for FY2025 was ¥18.2bn, reversing a negative trend from FY2024.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥41.4bn.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 initial plan projects orders received at ¥770.0bn and net sales at ¥750.0bn, both representing a 5% decrease from FY2026 actuals.

• Operating profit is forecasted to rise 8% to ¥56.0bn, and profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to increase 14% to ¥35.5bn.

• Annual dividend for FY2027 is projected at ¥80 per share, up from ¥68 per share in FY2026.