Riken Keiki (7734) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased 7.6% year-over-year to ¥49,038 million, driven by growth in non-semiconductor industries and strong portable and fixed gas detection device sales.

• Operating profit declined 7.3% year-over-year to ¥10,642 million due to higher personnel and fixed costs.

• Net profit attributable to owners of parent decreased 4.4% year-over-year to ¥8,007 million.

• Overseas sales ratio grew, especially in North America, offsetting Asian market weakness; overseas sales accounted for 44.0% of total sales.

• Continued investments in overseas expansion, new technology, and sustainability initiatives.

Financial highlights

• FY2024 net sales: ¥49,038 million (up 7.6% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥10,642 million (down 7.3% year-over-year); operating margin: 21.7% (down from 25.2%).

• Net profit: ¥8,007 million (down 4.4% year-over-year).

• Gross profit increased to ¥24,627 million from ¥23,425 million year-over-year.

• Earnings per share: ¥172.10 (post-split basis).

Outlook and guidance

• FY2025/2026 net sales forecast: ¥52,000 million; operating profit: ¥12,000 million; net profit: ¥8,600 million.

• Dividend forecast for next fiscal year: ¥50 per share.

• Semiconductor market expected to recover in the second half; management anticipates continued global uncertainties.

• Focus on expanding fixed gas detector sales in Asia and North America and developing decarbonization technologies.