Nippon Densetsu Kogyo (1950) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales rose 5.7% year-over-year to ¥229,207 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

• Operating profit increased 31.4% year-over-year to ¥23,560 million, and ordinary profit grew 30.3% to ¥25,278 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 36.9% year-over-year to ¥18,060 million.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥26,915 million, up 91.7% from the previous year.

Financial highlights

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥309.26 from ¥223.84 year-over-year.

• Equity-to-asset ratio was 64.6% as of March 31, 2026.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥33,710 million, up from ¥25,949 million.

• Cash flows from operating activities improved to ¥10,521 million from negative ¥4,341 million year-over-year.

• Dividend per share for FY2026 was ¥124.00, with a payout ratio of 40.1%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 consolidated net sales forecasted at ¥242,310 million, up 5.7% year-over-year.

• Operating profit projected at ¥23,890 million (+1.4%), ordinary profit at ¥25,710 million (+1.7%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥18,470 million (+2.3%).

• Dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥127.00 per share, maintaining a 40.1% payout ratio.