SOMAR Corporation (8152) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 2.8% year-over-year to ¥31,200 million, with operating profit up 1.3% to ¥2,604 million and recurring profit flat at ¥2,711 million.

• Net income attributable to shareholders dropped 42.5% year-over-year to ¥1,488 million, mainly due to the absence of prior-year investment securities gains.

• The business environment remained uncertain due to global economic factors, but strong demand in automotive and semiconductor sectors supported growth.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit rose to ¥6,816 million from ¥6,567 million year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income decreased 22.9% year-over-year to ¥2,358 million.

• Cash and equivalents at year-end increased to ¥11,312 million, up ¥2,334 million from the previous year.

• Equity ratio stood at 63.4%, down from 65.1% a year earlier.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecast: revenue ¥34,500 million (+10.6%), operating profit ¥3,470 million (+33.2%), recurring profit ¥3,530 million (+30.2%), net income ¥2,510 million (+68.6%).

• Management expects continued uncertainty due to global economic and geopolitical risks but aims for growth in high-value-added products and new markets.