Nisshin Seifun (2002) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 rose 1.1% year-over-year to ¥217,681 million, with operating profit down 0.9% to ¥11,197 million and profit attributable to owners of parent declining 19.5% to ¥9,349 million.

• Comprehensive income decreased 34.4% year-over-year to ¥8,273 million, reflecting weaker profitability and negative other comprehensive income.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥50,018 million from ¥47,424 million year-over-year, while operating profit slightly decreased to ¥11,197 million from ¥11,296 million.

• Ordinary profit fell 3.2% year-over-year to ¥12,517 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent dropped 19.5% to ¥9,349 million.

• Earnings per share for the quarter were ¥33.41, down from ¥40.11 in the prior year.

• Total assets as of June 30, 2026, were ¥839,901 million, with an equity ratio of 61.4%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales are forecast at ¥870,000 million, up 0.6% year-over-year, with operating profit projected at ¥46,000 million (up 1.5%) and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥41,000 million (up 25.8%).

• Dividend forecast for fiscal 2027 is ¥65.00 per share, up from ¥60.00 in the previous year.