Kanda Holdings (9059) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for Q1 FY2026 was ¥13,107 million, up 0.7% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥958 million (+2.1%) and net profit attributable to shareholders at ¥608 million (+0.5%).

• Domestic freight volumes remained weak, and cost pressures from fuel and labor persisted, leading to lower revenue and profit in the core trucking segment.

• International logistics saw steady demand in some regions, resulting in higher revenue and profit year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Comprehensive income for Q1 was ¥801 million, a 32.7% increase year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥28.38, compared to ¥28.25 in the prior year.

• Total assets at quarter-end were ¥47,345 million, with net assets of ¥26,342 million.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥23.00 per share, up from ¥21.00 in FY2025.

Outlook and guidance

• No changes to previously announced full-year guidance: revenue of ¥52,300 million (+0.6% YoY), operating profit of ¥1,720 million (–3.6%), and net profit of ¥2,373 million (+7.5%).

• Management notes forecasts are based on currently available information and subject to change due to uncertainties.