Kato Sangyo (9869) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY26 operating revenue rose 2.5% YoY to ¥1,245,002 million; operating profit increased 3.3% to ¥18,782 million and ordinary profit rose 6.1% to ¥21,328 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 12.2% to ¥14,840 million, partly reflecting a ¥4,620 million gain on sale of investment securities.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was ¥85,479 million versus ¥82,725 million; SG&A increased to ¥72,321 million from ¥70,020 million.

• Operating cash flow was ¥23,724 million, up from ¥4,068 million; cash and cash equivalents ended FY26 at ¥80,082 million, up ¥9,148 million.

• Total assets increased to ¥475,991 million from ¥466,325 million; net assets rose to ¥183,576 million from ¥177,013 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY27 revenue is forecast to rise 4.7% to ¥1,303 billion; operating profit is forecast down 5.8% to ¥17.7 billion, ordinary profit down 6.2% to ¥20.0 billion, and parent profit down 9.7% to ¥13.4 billion.

• Lower forecast profits reflect factors including higher system-related expenses; FY27 basic EPS is forecast at ¥443.97.

• FY27 annual dividend is forecast at ¥175 per share, versus ¥160 in FY26; forecast payout ratio is 39.4%.