OBIC Co. (4684) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved double-digit growth across all profit metrics, with net sales rising 11.5% YoY to ¥135,209 million and operating profit increasing 13.3% YoY to ¥88,823 million for FY March 2026.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 16.4% YoY to ¥75,191 million, and comprehensive income surged 128.4% YoY to ¥146,440 million.

• Operating income grew for the 32nd consecutive period, with operating margin reaching a record high.

• Enhanced value-added proposals to large and mid-sized enterprises improved margins.

• Orders received remained strong across all segments, supporting further business expansion.

Financial highlights

• Net sales reached ¥135,209 million (111.5% YoY), operating income ¥88,823 million (113.3% YoY), and net income ¥75,191 million (116.4% YoY).

• EPS increased to ¥171.61 (116.8% YoY), reflecting a 5-for-1 share split.

• Gross profit improved to ¥105,665 million from ¥94,385 million YoY.

• Ordinary profit climbed 16.7% YoY to ¥104,779 million.

• Cash flows from operating activities increased to ¥73,746 million, with cash and cash equivalents at period end of ¥207,385 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY March 2027 forecasts: net sales ¥148,700 million (110.0% YoY), operating income ¥98,000 million (110.3% YoY), ordinary profit ¥114,500 million (109.3% YoY), net income ¥82,000 million (109.1% YoY), and basic EPS ¥189.23.

• Targeting sustained double-digit growth and maximizing corporate value through AI and technology.

• Planned annual dividend of ¥94 for FY March 2027, with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 49.7%.