Seika (8061) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY2026 Q1 rose 8.5% year-over-year to ¥27.73 billion, with operating profit up 59.7% to ¥2.54 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent up 54.4% to ¥2.75 billion, driven by strong Energy Business and subsidiary performance.

• Orders received increased 34.9% year-over-year to ¥34.56 billion, and order backlog grew 25.2% to ¥83.67 billion.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 was raised to ¥105 per share, up from ¥81.66 in FY2025, reflecting improved earnings and a revised payout policy.

• Comprehensive income grew 78.8% year-over-year to ¥1,940 million.

Financial highlights

• Transaction value for Q1 reached ¥67.21 billion, up 6.5% year-over-year.

• Gross profit increased from ¥6,429 million to ¥8,889 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit rose 52.3% year-over-year to ¥2,734 million.

• EPS for FY2026 Q1 was ¥124.15; ROE stood at 11.6% as of March 31, 2026.

• Equity ratio increased to 29.2% as of June 30, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2026 forecasts were revised upward: net sales expected at ¥128.0 billion, operating profit at ¥10.5 billion, ordinary profit at ¥11.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥8.4 billion.

• Earnings per share forecast raised to ¥232.49.

• Dividend payout ratio target set at 45%, with annual dividends forecast at ¥105 per share.