Traders Holdings (8704) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high annual increase in assets under custody, up 21.0 billion yen year-over-year, the highest in the industry.

• Operating revenue for FY ended March 31, 2026 was ¥13,218 million, down 1.6% year-over-year, with a strong 4Q recovery driving an upward revision to full-year results.

• Operating profit and profit attributable to owners of parent declined by 7.1% and 6.7% year-over-year, respectively.

• 4Q saw record-high quarterly revenue, supported by increased trading activity amid heightened market events.

• Comprehensive income was ¥4,263 million, down 5.9% from the previous year.

Financial highlights

• Total assets increased to ¥165,756 million, up ¥40,707 million from the previous year.

• Net assets rose to ¥19,878 million, an increase of ¥2,463 million year-over-year.

• Assets under custody: 133.2 billion yen as of March 31, 2026, up 21.0 billion yen year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥8,371 million, down from ¥12,090 million.

• Annual dividend per share increased to ¥40.00, with a payout ratio of 25.1%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY 3/2027 forecast: operating revenue of 15,700 million yen (+2,482 million yen), operating profit of 7,000 million yen (+839 million yen), and assets under custody targeted at 150.0 billion yen (+16.8 billion yen).

• Net income attributable to owners of parent forecasted at ¥4.8 billion (+13.1%).

• Operating profit margin expected to remain high at 44.6%.

• Dividend policy revised upward, targeting DOE of ~5% and annual dividend of ¥45 for FY 3/2027.

• Focus on expanding Swiss Franc currency pair, system trade services, and binary options.