Riken Keiki (7734) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2025, rose 12.8% year-over-year to ¥26,997 million, driven by domestic construction projects, strong North American demand for portable gas detectors, and steady sales in China and Taiwan.

• Operating profit was ¥5,516 million, nearly unchanged year-over-year due to higher labor and material costs and a greater share of high-cost construction projects.

• Net profit attributable to owners of parent increased 15.8% year-over-year to ¥4,147 million.

• The business environment saw steady demand in the semiconductor and shipbuilding sectors, with strong sales of portable products, especially in North America.

• Cost reduction, aggressive sales, and investment in new product development contributed to performance.

Financial highlights

• Net sales reached ¥26,997 million, up from ¥23,934 million in the same period last year.

• Operating profit was ¥5,516 million, nearly unchanged from ¥5,499 million year-over-year.

• Net profit increased to ¥4,147 million, up 15.8% year-over-year.

• Earnings per share (basic) rose to ¥90.28 from ¥76.93 year-over-year, a 17.3% increase.

• Ordinary profit increased 12.3% year-over-year to ¥5,805 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026: net sales ¥52,000 million (up 6.0%), operating profit ¥12,000 million (up 12.8%), net profit attributable to owners of parent ¥8,600 million (up 7.4%), EPS ¥187.19.

• Full-year operating profit forecast achievement rate stands at 90.4%, indicating some caution for the remainder of the year.

• No change to previously announced financial forecasts.