Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company (5703) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 6.4% year-over-year to ¥585,473 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit up 17.9% to ¥25,626 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 26.0% to ¥15,590 million.

• Comprehensive income increased 32.6% year-over-year to ¥22,186 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥101,531 million from ¥95,263 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit rose 19.5% to ¥23,646 million.

• Net profit per share (basic) was ¥253.24, up from ¥200.01.

• Cash flows from operating activities improved to ¥25,623 million, while investing activities used ¥18,082 million.

• Total assets increased to ¥556,315 million, and net assets to ¥267,934 million, with an equity ratio of 44.7%.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, net sales are forecast to rise 17.9% to ¥690,000 million, with operating profit expected at ¥27,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥16,500 million.

• Annual dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥100.00 per share.