Oriental Land (4661) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record highs in consolidated net sales, operating profit, and operating cash flow for the third quarter, driven by Fantasy Springs, special events, and strong hotel business growth.

• Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, rose 5.0% year-over-year to ¥530,226 million, with operating profit up 4.8% to ¥141,414 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 4.0% to ¥99,565 million.

• Comprehensive income increased 38.7% year-over-year to ¥118,915 million for the nine-month period.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated net sales for the first nine months rose 5.0% year-over-year to ¥530.2 billion, with gross profit at ¥217,981 million.

• Operating profit increased 4.8% to ¥141.4 billion; profit attributable to owners of parent up 4.0% to ¥99.5 billion.

• Net sales and operating profit exceeded forecasts due to higher net sales per guest and lower miscellaneous costs.

• Earnings per share for the nine months was ¥60.73, compared to ¥58.30 in the prior year period.

• Net assets increased to ¥1,075,539 million as of December 31, 2025, from ¥977,408 million at March 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales are projected at ¥693,352 million, up 2.1% year-over-year, with operating profit forecast at ¥160,000 million (up 7.0%) and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥113,375 million (up 8.7%).

• Full-year forecast for FY3/26 remains unchanged, considering timing differences in cost recognition and weather risks.

• Fiscal year 2026 budget under review, with focus on operational environment and visible performance-impacting factors.

• Year-end dividend forecast maintained at ¥14.00 per share, unchanged from the previous year.

• New entertainment offerings, major hotel renovations, and new attractions, including Wreck-It Ralph and Space Mountain, are planned for 2026–2027.