Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Q3 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

For the nine months ended March 2026, net sales increased 3.9% YoY to 22,126 million yen. Operating income rose 1.5% to 1,272 million yen, and ordinary income grew 10.4% to 2,767 million yen. Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter declined 34.0% to 2,922 million yen. The sales growth was mainly driven by solid performance in the food business, particularly in confectionery and powdered beverages. The chemical products segment saw slight growth, and the real estate segment recorded increased revenues and profits due to higher rental income.

Financial Condition and Dividend Status

Total assets stood at 100,238 million yen, up 16,912 million yen from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, and net assets increased by 6,347 million yen to 61,260 million yen. However, the equity ratio declined to 61.1% from 65.9% at the end of the previous fiscal year. The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 55 yen, up from 35 yen last term.

Full-Year Earnings Forecast

The consolidated full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 projects net sales of 29,500 million yen (5.1% increase YoY), operating income of 1,600 million yen (13.8% increase YoY), ordinary income of 2,800 million yen (4.8% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 2,800 million yen (40.7% decrease YoY). The profit decline is attributed to reduced special gains, while operating income is expected to increase.