LINTEC (7966) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the six months ended September 2024 rose 20.3% year-over-year to ¥158,476 million, with operating income up 329.1% to ¥13,687 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 449.9% to ¥10,814 million.

• Comprehensive income surged 110.6% to ¥21,654 million.

• Net income per share for the period was ¥158.07, up from ¥28.76 in the prior year period.

• Interim dividend set at ¥50.00 per share, with full-year forecast revised to ¥100.00 per share.

• Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were ¥346,953 million, with net assets at ¥251,703 million and an equity ratio of 72.3%.

Financial highlights

• Full-year net sales forecast revised to ¥310,000 million, up 12.2% year-over-year.

• Operating income projected at ¥24,000 million (up 125.8%), ordinary income at ¥24,300 million (up 110.6%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥17,000 million (up 224.2%).

• Net income per share for the full year forecasted at ¥248.44.

• Equity ratio improved to 72.3% from 69.6% as of March 31, 2024.

• Average number of outstanding shares during the period was 68,417,958.

Outlook and guidance

• Revision of both dividend and consolidated results forecasts announced.

• Dividend forecast for the year increased from ¥88.00 to ¥100.00 per share.

• Actual results may differ from forecasts due to various factors; forecasts are based on currently available information and reasonable assumptions.