Kimura Co (7461) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2026 was ¥8,602 million, up 2.5% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥442 million, down 9.1% year-over-year.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥258 million, nearly flat year-over-year.

• The business environment remains challenging due to rising costs, labor shortages, and economic uncertainties.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥2,711 million from ¥2,588 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit declined to ¥442 million from ¥486 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit was ¥464 million, down 10.7% year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥354 million, up 4.0% year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥17.46, nearly unchanged from ¥17.44 a year ago.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains at ¥39,400 million, up 8.7% year-over-year.

• Full-year operating profit forecast is ¥1,630 million, down 16.3% year-over-year.

• Net profit forecast for the year is ¥900 million, up 24.0% year-over-year.

• No changes to previously announced guidance.