Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku (4365) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2026 was ¥10,498 million, a 10.0% decrease year-over-year, with operating profit down 29.9% to ¥2,025 million and net income attributable to shareholders down 43.6% to ¥1,524 million.

• The business environment remained uncertain due to global economic instability, geopolitical risks, and raw material price fluctuations.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for Q1 FY2026 was ¥3,074 million, down from ¥4,054 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit fell to ¥2,025 million from ¥2,890 million, and ordinary profit dropped to ¥2,200 million from ¥3,800 million.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥1,322 million, a 58.8% decrease year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 FY2026 was ¥525.63, down from ¥931.17 in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2026 guidance: revenue ¥41,242 million (+4.4%), operating profit ¥7,892 million (+15.0%), ordinary profit ¥7,808 million (+19.3%), net income ¥5,388 million (+21.1%), EPS ¥1,857.12.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥400 per share, unchanged from the previous year.