Hioki EE (6866) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Nine-month net sales rose 22.8% YoY to ¥35,871 million; operating profit increased 51.0% to ¥7,188 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 63.6% to ¥5,827 million.

• Orders received reached ¥41,659 million, up 40.0% YoY, significantly exceeding the prior-year period; component shortages deferred some deliveries and limited sales conversion.

Financial highlights

• Ordinary profit increased 51.9% YoY to ¥7,391 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

• Comprehensive income was ¥5,892 million, up 64.0% YoY; profit before income taxes was ¥7,539 million.

• Total assets were ¥54,595 million at September 30, 2026, up ¥3,102 million from December 31, 2025; net assets rose ¥1,944 million to ¥45,900 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 forecast unchanged: net sales ¥47,700 million, operating profit ¥9,500 million, ordinary profit ¥9,840 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent ¥7,540 million.

• Forecast basic EPS is ¥560.80; full-year dividend forecast is ¥240 per share, comprising ¥120 at the second quarter and ¥120 at fiscal year-end.

• Strong AI data-center demand supports orders, but electronic-component shortages, longer lead times, geopolitical risks, raw-material procurement difficulties, and exchange-rate volatility may affect results.