KeePer Technical Laboratory (6036) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY06/2025 rose 12.2% year-over-year to ¥23,093 million, with operating profit up 16.3% to ¥7,098 million and net income up 10.6% to ¥4,888 million.

• All major segments contributed to growth, with LABO sales up 13.5% and Products up 10.7% year-over-year.

• 23 new LABO stores opened, including the first overseas location in Singapore, bringing the total to 156 stores.

• Overseas expansion, especially in Taiwan and Singapore, and strong new car market sales offset a slight decline in aftermarket sales.

• Strategic initiatives included franchise expansion, a business alliance with Idemitsu Kosan, and acquisition/TOB participation for Soft99 shares.

Financial highlights

• Q4 FY06/2025 net sales increased 7.1% year-over-year; operating profit rose 1.1% to ¥1,728 million.

• Operating profit increased 16.3% year-over-year to ¥7,098 million; ordinary profit rose 17.4% to ¥7,131 million.

• Gross profit for the full year grew 10.8% to ¥12,079 million; operating margin improved by 1.1 points to 30.7%.

• LABO segment operating profit up 19.5% year-over-year; Products segment operating profit up 14.4%.

• Overseas sales surged 131.1% year-over-year; new car market sales up 32.4%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY06/2026 forecast: net sales to rise 13.9% to ¥26,300 million, operating profit to increase 12.7% to ¥8,000 million.

• Net income projected to jump 47.3% to ¥7,200 million, factoring in a ¥2,368 million special gain from Soft99 share sale.

• EPS expected to rise 84.8% to ¥263.9; minimum annual dividend maintained at ¥60 per share.

• 44 new LABO stores planned (25 directly operated, 19 franchise), targeting 200 stores by year-end.

• Additional shareholder returns from the special gain under consideration.