NISSO HOLDINGS (9332) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales rose 9.7% year-over-year to ¥111,430 million for FY ended March 31, 2026, driven by M&A contributions and increased enrolled staff in core services.

• Operating profit declined 10.3% year-over-year to ¥3,190 million due to higher SG&A and personnel costs, and lower profitability in the automotive segment.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent decreased 1.7% year-over-year to ¥1,902 million.

• Comprehensive income increased to ¥2,224 million, up 13.7% year-over-year.

• M&A activity expanded the group’s business portfolio and contributed to top-line growth.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased 8.0% year-over-year to ¥18,842 million; gross margin declined by 0.3 percentage points.

• Operating profit margin fell to 2.9%, down 0.6 percentage points year-over-year.

• Equity ratio improved to 53.4% from 52.8% a year earlier.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end decreased by ¥2,277 million to ¥5,908 million.

• Quarterly net sales and operating profit showed volatility, with Q4 impacted by external factors.

Outlook and guidance

• FY ending March 31, 2027 forecast: net sales ¥118,500 million (+6.3%), operating profit ¥3,500 million (+9.7%), ordinary profit ¥3,500 million (+9.4%), net profit ¥2,100 million (+10.4%).

• Dividend forecast for FY 3/2027 is ¥25.00 per share, with a payout ratio of 40.1%.

• Management expects continued growth in semiconductor and electronics sectors, with stable demand in automotive despite geopolitical risks.