Metalart Corporation (5644) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 2025 increased 2.6% year-over-year to ¥33,830 million, driven by domestic recovery in automotive and steady demand in construction and agricultural machinery.

• Operating income rose 17.5% year-over-year to ¥2,630 million, and ordinary profit increased 17.5%, reflecting cost reductions and successful price pass-throughs.

• Net income attributable to shareholders grew 10.1% year-over-year to ¥1,773 million, despite a reactionary decline from prior year compensation gains and higher overseas tax expenses.

Financial highlights

• Total revenue for April–December 2025 was ¥33,830 million, up from ¥32,900 million year-over-year.

• Gross profit improved to ¥4,562 million from ¥4,047 million year-over-year.

• EPS for the period was ¥618.09, up from ¥546.66 in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income rose to ¥2,404 million, an 18.0% increase year-over-year.

• Total assets increased to ¥46,582 million, and net assets to ¥28,049 million as of December 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains unchanged at ¥44,600 million, a 1.5% increase year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥2,970 million (down 0.8%), and net income at ¥2,090 million (up 4.6%).

• Dividend forecast for the year is ¥150 per share, up from ¥133 in the previous year.