Hosiden (6804) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q3 FY26/03 net sales surged 108.6% year-over-year to ¥375.0 billion, with operating profit up 53.6% to ¥16.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 67.0% to ¥14.2 billion.

• Comprehensive income increased 68.4% year-over-year to ¥13.6 billion.

• Growth was driven by strong performance in the Amusement and electro-mechanical components segments, as well as overall higher net sales.

Financial highlights

• Q3 FY26/03 sales reached ¥375.0 billion, up 108.6% from ¥179.8 billion in Q3 FY25/03.

• Operating profit for Q3 FY26/03 was ¥16.8 billion, a 53.6% increase from ¥10.9 billion year-over-year.

• Gross profit for Q3 FY26/03 was ¥24.1 billion (6.4% margin), compared to ¥17.8 billion (9.9% margin) in Q3 FY25/03.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥281.44 from ¥164.14 year-over-year.

• Total assets increased to ¥217.9 billion as of December 31, 2025, with net assets at ¥146.4 billion and an equity-to-asset ratio of 67.2%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period-end were ¥56.2 billion, up from ¥46.8 billion at the previous year-end.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥22.1 billion, a significant turnaround from a ¥5.9 billion outflow in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year sales forecast maintained at ¥440.0 billion; operating profit forecast raised to ¥19.0 billion, up ¥3.0 billion from previous guidance.

• Full-year profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥14.5 billion (+44.5%), with basic earnings per share at ¥288.67.

• Dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, is ¥50.00 per share, with a payout ratio of 30%.

• Forecast assumes continued production efficiency, positive FX impact, and lower tariffs.