Brother Industries, Ltd.
Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Q3 Financial Summary〔IFRS〕(Consolidated)
For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated revenue was JPY 661.012 billion (3.6% YoY increase), operating income was JPY 62.693 billion (0.5% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 51.922 billion (3.0% YoY increase). Treasury stock count stands at 7,460,335 shares.
Key Figures
- Revenue: JPY 661.012 billion (3.6% YoY increase)
- Operating Income: JPY 62.693 billion (0.5% YoY increase)
- Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: JPY 51.922 billion (3.0% YoY increase)
AI要約
Overview of Performance
For the cumulative consolidated period of Q3 in the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue rose 3.6% YoY to JPY 661.012 billion, operating income increased 0.5% YoY to JPY 62.693 billion, and net income attributable to owners of parent rose 3.0% to JPY 51.922 billion. By business segment, the Printing & Solutions segment recorded higher revenue but lower profit, the Industrial Printing segment saw declines in both revenue and profit, while the Machinery, Nissei, and Personal & Home segments experienced increases in both revenue and profit. Despite negative foreign exchange effects, increased U.S. tariff burdens were offset through pricing adjustments and expense controls.
Financial Position and Cash Flow Status
Total assets increased by JPY 50.459 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to JPY 983.109 billion due to foreign exchange impacts and other factors. Total liabilities decreased by JPY 1.846 billion to JPY 239.331 billion, and total equity rose by JPY 52.035 billion to JPY 743.777 billion. Cash flow from operating activities increased by JPY 72.735 billion, cash flow from investing activities decreased by JPY 30.062 billion, and cash flow from financing activities decreased by JPY 47.183 billion.
Revision of Consolidated Earnings Guidance
The full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised reflecting the progressive depreciation of the yen, with revenue forecast at JPY 885.0 billion (1.7% decrease from previous guidance) and operating income at JPY 80.0 billion (2.4% decrease from previous guidance). Net income attributable to owners of parent is expected to be JPY 67.0 billion (6.3% increase from previous guidance). These figures represent continuing operations excluding effects of discontinued businesses.
Notice Regarding Tender Offer (TOB)
Brother Industries, Ltd. resolved at its Board of Directors meeting on February 4, 2026, to acquire ordinary shares of MUTOH Holdings Co., Ltd. through a tender offer, aiming to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. The planned number of shares to be purchased is 4,589,644, the offer price is JPY 7,626 per share, and the purchase period is from February 5 to March 23, 2026. This initiative is part of the mid-term strategy 'CS B2027' to strengthen growth businesses and expand the industrial printer business.
