2026 Midterm Financial Results Announcement | Sales of ¥3,889 million (7.0% decrease)

Financial Performance Overview

Aiken Industrial recorded net sales of ¥3,889 million (a 7.0% decrease from the forecast), operating income of ¥102 million (a 49.7% decrease), and net income of ¥97 million (a 35.4% decrease) in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending October 2026. The primary factors for the sales decline include decreased exports to Asia and rising cost of goods sold due to reduced production efficiency. While sales to domestic trading companies and peers increased, overall results fell below expectations. The full-year forecast remains unchanged at present, with ongoing attention to the uncertainties surrounding the Middle Eastern situation.

Outlook and Impact on Investors

Aiken Industrial aims to recover its performance while monitoring external factors such as developments in the Middle East and exchange rate fluctuations. The full-year forecast remains unchanged, but there is a possibility of future revisions, requiring investors to stay informed with the latest updates. The decline in sales and profits is considered a short-term factor, and the company's long-term growth strategy and fundamentals are believed to be maintained.