SOMAR Corporation (8152) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 1.3% year-over-year to ¥23,238 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong sales in automotive and semiconductor sectors, despite weak demand in the paper industry.

• Operating profit declined 4.1% year-over-year to ¥1,979 million, and net profit attributable to shareholders fell 33.1% to ¥1,405 million, mainly due to the absence of prior-year gains from investment securities sales and higher raw material and energy costs.

• Segment performance was mixed, with high-performance materials and food materials growing, while environmental materials and other businesses contracted.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit rose to ¥5,142 million from ¥5,035 million year-over-year, but operating margin declined due to increased selling, general, and administrative expenses.

• Comprehensive income decreased 26.6% year-over-year to ¥1,553 million.

• EPS for the period was ¥725.32, down from ¥1,084.26 in the prior year.

• Total assets increased to ¥34,260 million, and net assets rose to ¥21,531 million, with an equity ratio of 62.8%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥31,900 million (up 5.1% year-over-year), with operating profit of ¥2,580 million (up 0.4%) and net profit of ¥1,860 million (down 28.1%).

• No changes to previously announced guidance.

• Dividend forecast remains at ¥100 per share for the year.