LINTEC (7966) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the third quarter decreased by 0.9% year-over-year to ¥236,826 million, with operating income down 3.3% to ¥19,796 million and profit attributable to owners of parent down 13.3% to ¥13,998 million.

• Comprehensive income dropped 43.1% year-over-year to ¥9,681 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit remained stable at ¥61,719 million compared to ¥61,583 million in the prior year.

• Ordinary income decreased 7.8% year-over-year to ¥19,899 million.

• Net income per share for the quarter was ¥212.87, down from ¥236.10 year-over-year.

• Total assets as of December 31, 2025, were ¥336,877 million, with an equity ratio of 72.1%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales are forecast at ¥317,000 million, up 0.3% year-over-year.

• Operating income and ordinary income are both projected at ¥24,000 million, down 2.3% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to decline 8.0% to ¥18,000 million, with EPS forecast at ¥267.28.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥110.00 per share, up from ¥100.00 in the previous year.