West Holdings Corporation (1407) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, rose 33.4% year-over-year to ¥29,339 million, with operating profit up 128.2% to ¥4,614 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 198.6% year-over-year to ¥2,316 million.

• Comprehensive income for the period reached ¥2,877 million, up 214.1% from the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the nine-month period was ¥9,980 million, up from ¥7,469 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit increased 114.4% year-over-year to ¥3,399 million.

• Basic earnings per share for the period was ¥58.41, compared to ¥19.56 in the prior year.

• Total assets as of May 31, 2026, were ¥149,480 million, with net assets at ¥35,464 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥54,460 million, up 15.3% year-over-year.

• Operating profit for the full year is projected at ¥11,376 million, up 31.6% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥6,602 million, up 23.2% year-over-year, with basic EPS of ¥166.47.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥65.00 per share, including a special dividend of ¥35.00.