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Net sales decreased and profits were lower than the same period last year. By segment, sales and profits declined in key areas such as steel & aluminum, forgings & castings, and machinery. The equity ratio improved to 41.9%, up 1.7 points from the previous fiscal year-end, reflecting enhanced financial soundness.\n\n### Financial Position and Future Outlook\nTotal assets stood at approximately JPY 2,888.2 billion, nearly unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year. Liabilities decreased by JPY 48.5 billion to JPY 1,605.4 billion due to bond redemptions and loan repayments. Net assets increased by JPY 45.6 billion to JPY 1,282.7 billion. The full-year earnings forecast anticipates net sales of JPY 2,440,000 million (down 4.5%), operating income of JPY 130,000 million (down 18.1%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 100,000 million (down 16.8%), indicating expected declines in revenue and profit. There are no revisions to the dividend forecast, and the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is planned at JPY 80.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: JPY 1,778,073 million (Down 5.6% YoY)\nOperating Income: JPY 94,442 million (Down 24.2% YoY)\nOrdinary Income: JPY 89,514 million (Down 32.6% YoY)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: JPY 84,332 million (Down 27.8% YoY)\nEquity Ratio: 41.9% (Up 1.7 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year)\nNumber of Outstanding Shares (end of period): 396,345,963 shares (Same as the end of the previous period)\nNumber of Treasury Shares (end of period): 2,651,729 shares (Increased from the end of the previous period)\nFull-Year Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: Net Sales: JPY 2,440,000 million (Down 4.5% YoY)\nFull-Year Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: Operating Income: JPY 130,000 million (Down 18.1% YoY)\nFull-Year Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026: Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: JPY 100,000 million (Down 16.8% YoY)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KobeSteel, #FinancialSummary, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales (Third Quarter Fiscal Year Ending March 2026): JPY 1,778,073 million (Down 5.6% YoY)\nOperating Income (Third Quarter Fiscal Year Ending March 2026): JPY 94,442 million (Down 24.2% YoY)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent (Third Quarter Fiscal Year Ending March 2026): JPY 84,332 million (Down 27.8% YoY)","jir_meta_title":"Kobe Steel, Ltd. 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