LINTEC (7966) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY2026 rose 1.1% year-over-year to ¥319.4 billion, with operating income up 2.4% to ¥25.2 billion.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 12.2% to ¥19.5 billion compared to FY2025.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥24,191 million, up 6.8% year-over-year.

• FY2027 forecasts project net sales of ¥342.0 billion (+7.1%) and operating income of ¥27.5 billion (+9.3%).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent expected to reach ¥21.9 billion (+12.2%).

Financial highlights

• FY2026 net sales: ¥319.4 billion; operating income: ¥25.2 billion; profit before tax: ¥24.5 billion.

• Gross profit improved to ¥81,463 million from ¥79,844 million year-over-year.

• Net assets increased to ¥258,240 million, with an equity ratio of 75.1%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥55,252 million, up from ¥50,703 million.

• Dividend per share for the year was ¥110, with a payout ratio of 41.6%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 net sales forecast: ¥342.0 billion (+7.1%); operating income: ¥27.5 billion (+9.3%).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent expected to increase 12.2% to ¥19.5 billion.

• Dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥120 per share.

• Dividend policy targets a payout ratio of at least 40% or DOE of ~3%, with no planned dividend reduction through FY2027.