【Daihatsu Special Steel】2026 Fiscal Year Financial Results｜Sales ¥578.2 billion (+0.6%)

Performance Overview

Daihatsu Special Steel's fiscal year ending March 2026 saw sales of ¥578.2 billion (+0.6%), operating profit of ¥42.0 billion (+6.8%), and net income attributable to owners of ¥32.6 billion (+15.2%). Segment-wise, demand in automotive-related and magnetic materials sectors was strong, and profits improved due to cost reductions and appropriate sales pricing. Despite persistent raw material costs and geopolitical risks, investments in facilities and strategic portfolio transformation aim for medium- to long-term growth.

Future Outlook and Shareholder Returns

The next fiscal year forecast projects sales of ¥630.0 billion (+9.0%) and operating profit of ¥40.0 billion (-4.9%). While monitoring geopolitical risks in the Middle East and the U.S., as well as foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations, the company aims to expand growth markets and manage costs effectively. The dividend is planned at ¥52 (interim ¥22, year-end ¥28), reflecting a policy of balancing shareholder returns with corporate value enhancement.