INES (9742) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales remained flat at ¥40,563 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to ¥40,557 million the previous year, reflecting stable top-line performance.

• Operating profit rose 22.9% year-over-year to ¥3,536 million, and ordinary profit increased 32.0% to ¥3,608 million, indicating improved profitability.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 35.7% year-over-year to ¥2,436 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was ¥9,715 million, nearly unchanged from the prior year.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to ¥6,179 million from ¥6,851 million, supporting higher operating profit.

• Comprehensive income was ¥2,420 million, down 4.3% year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end increased to ¥7,991 million from ¥5,265 million.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, net sales are forecast to rise 6.0% to ¥43,000 million, with operating profit expected to grow 13.1% to ¥4,000 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is projected to increase 14.9% to ¥2,800 million, and EPS is forecast at ¥134.61.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥60.00 per share, up from ¥55.00.