PIOLAX (5988) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, rose 4.4% year-over-year to ¥15,761 million, with operating profit down 30.5% to ¥266 million and ordinary profit up 28.5% to ¥394 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥125 million, a 2.0% decrease year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income improved significantly to ¥863 million from a loss of ¥2,008 million in the prior year period.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥3,392 million from ¥3,264 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥5.21 from ¥4.65 year-over-year.

• Total assets as of June 30, 2026, were ¥100,182 million, with net assets at ¥65,372 million and an equity-to-asset ratio of 64.0%.

• Cash and deposits stood at ¥26,160 million at quarter-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, is forecasted to see net sales of ¥63,000 million (up 1.5% year-over-year), operating profit of ¥1,500 million (up 2.0%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥700 million.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥92.00 per share.