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

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated performance was net sales of 608.142 billion yen (a 1.5% decrease YoY), operating profit of 11.577 billion yen (a 12.4% decrease YoY), ordinary income of 11.022 billion yen (a 6.3% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 8.286 billion yen (a 3.2% decrease YoY). Despite continued inflation control policies globally, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and rising crude oil prices affecting results, domestic and international demand trends and improvements in some segments contributed to a generally moderate slowdown. Segment-wise, Steel unit sales were 250.092 billion yen (a 3.0% decrease YoY) with an operating profit of 4.738 billion yen (a 15.4% decrease), Aluminum & Copper unit sales were 187.947 billion yen (roughly stable), with an operating profit of 2.836 billion yen (an 8.3% decrease).

Dividend Status and Future Outlook

The total annual dividend for FY2026 was 106 yen (interim 53 yen, final 53 yen), down from 300 yen in the previous year. The forecast for FY2027 recommends a total dividend of 130 yen (interim 65 yen, final 65 yen). Looking ahead, while monitoring risks from inflation and labor shortages impacting capital expenditure and consumer spending, the consolidated forecast for FY2027 expects net sales of 686.0 billion yen, operating profit of 12.1 billion yen, ordinary income of 11.5 billion yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 9.0 billion yen.