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

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales were 651,085 million yen (0.8% decrease YoY), operating income was 31,784 million yen (2.9% increase YoY), ordinary income was 37,879 million yen (16.9% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 31,449 million yen (23.6% increase YoY). Although the total number of customers for gas, LPG, and electricity increased, gas sales volume declined by 1.5%. Cost of sales decreased while selling, general and administrative expenses increased. The expansion of timing differences between raw material costs and net sales due to the raw material cost adjustment system contributed to the profit increase.

Dividend Status and Outlook

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is planned at 90 yen (interim 45 yen, year-end 45 yen), which is an increase from 80 yen in the previous year. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, earnings guidance forecasts net sales of 670 billion yen (2.9% increase YoY), operating income of 190 billion yen (40.2% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 230 billion yen (26.9% decrease YoY). A stock split (1 share to 4 shares) was implemented on April 1, 2026, and earnings per share and dividends are based on post-split figures.