Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku (4365) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2027 was ¥11,135 million, up 6.1% year-over-year, with operating income at ¥2,270 million (up 12.1%), ordinary income at ¥2,899 million (up 31.8%), and net income attributable to shareholders at ¥2,004 million (up 31.5%).

• The Japanese economy showed moderate recovery, but uncertainties remain due to inflation, geopolitical risks, and market volatility.

• The group focused on developing high-quality, competitively priced products and expanding new customers and applications.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥3,385 million from ¥3,074 million year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for Q1 was ¥4,031 million, a 204.9% increase year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥691.06, up from ¥525.63 in the prior year.

• Total assets at quarter-end were ¥108,872 million, up 2.8% from the previous fiscal year-end.

• Net assets increased to ¥93,992 million, with an equity ratio of 84.4%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥41,100 million (+0.1% YoY), operating income ¥8,100 million (–0.7%), ordinary income ¥9,700 million (+10.3%), and net income attributable to shareholders ¥6,800 million (+15.4%).

• Full-year EPS forecast is ¥2,343.93.

• Dividend forecast remains at ¥450 per share.