Kimura Co (7461) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 2.5% year-over-year to ¥37,165 million, but operating profit fell 45.2% and net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 40.3% due to higher costs and one-time expenses.

• The business environment remained challenging, with rising material costs, labor shortages, and sluggish housing starts impacting performance.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit: ¥1,067 million (down 45.2% year-over-year).

• Net profit attributable to shareholders: ¥707 million (down 40.3% year-over-year).

• EPS: ¥47.69 (down from ¥79.84 the previous year).

• Comprehensive income: ¥864 million (down 36.1% year-over-year).

• Dividend per share: ¥14 (down from ¥16 last year).

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 revenue forecast: ¥39,000 million (+4.9% year-over-year).

• Operating profit forecast: ¥1,300 million (+21.8% year-over-year).

• Net profit forecast: ¥643 million (down 9.1% year-over-year).

• Continued focus on cost control, product development, and service enhancement across segments.