Suzuki Motor (7269) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue rose 8.0% year-over-year to ¥6,293.0 billion, driven by robust demand in India and flexible production/logistics adjustments.

• Operating profit declined 3.1% year-over-year to ¥622.9 billion due to increased strategic investments in people and technology.

• Profit before tax was stable at ¥730.7 billion (+0.1% YoY), with financial income offsetting lower operating profit.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 5.6% year-over-year to ¥439.3 billion.

• The company remains on track with its mid-term plan, targeting ¥8,000 billion revenue and 10% operating margin by FY2030.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥1,604.3 billion from ¥1,568.7 billion year-over-year.

• Earnings per share (basic) rose to ¥227.69 from ¥215.66 year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to ¥6,636.8 billion (+¥643.2 billion YoY); total equity reached ¥4,153.1 billion (+¥465.0 billion YoY).

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥973.3 billion, up ¥130.6 billion from the prior year.

• Net cash from operating activities was ¥717.5 billion; investing activities used ¥499.5 billion; financing activities used ¥127.3 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 revenue forecast: ¥6,800.0 billion (+8.1% YoY); operating profit: ¥570.0 billion (–8.5% YoY); profit attributable to owners: ¥380.0 billion (–13.5% YoY); EPS: ¥196.97.

• Outlook incorporates ongoing risks from global economic trends, FX volatility, raw material prices, and Middle East instability.

• No impact from Middle East instability included in forecasts; company will update as needed.