Meiko Trans Co (9357) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 4.9% year-over-year to ¥81,485 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

• Operating profit increased 19.1% year-over-year to ¥6,271 million, and ordinary profit grew 22.1% to ¥7,981 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥5,380 million, up 18.5% year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income dropped 57.2% year-over-year to ¥5,772 million, reflecting lower other comprehensive income.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥17,545 million from ¥15,681 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥180.00 from ¥152.15 year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥25,014 million, up from ¥21,404 million.

• Operating cash flow was ¥8,655 million, down from ¥10,021 million year-over-year.

• Dividend per share for FY2025 was ¥46.00, with a payout ratio of 25.6%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 net sales forecast is ¥81,000 million, a slight decrease of 0.6% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥5,900 million (down 5.9%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥5,200 million (down 3.3%).

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥70.00 per share, including a special dividend.