Rion (6823) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, were ¥20,553 million, up 0.3% year-over-year.

• Operating profit was ¥3,065 million, nearly flat compared to the prior year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 5.6% year-over-year to ¥2,248 million.

• Comprehensive income rose 26.0% year-over-year to ¥2,556 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the period was ¥10,278 million, slightly down from ¥10,503 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin remained stable, with operating profit at ¥3,065 million.

• Basic earnings per share increased to ¥182.42 from ¥172.87 year-over-year.

• Total assets as of December 31, 2025, were ¥39,581 million, up from ¥39,132 million at March 31, 2025.

• Net assets increased to ¥33,072 million from ¥31,435 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥28,900 million, up 3.7% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥4,400 million, a 9.1% increase year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥3,150 million, up 10.1% year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the full year is expected to be ¥255.54.

• Dividend forecast revised upward to ¥85.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.