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Shimadzu Q4 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2026 earnings summary13 May, 2026
Executive summary
Net sales reached ¥560.7B (+4% YoY), setting a record high for the sixth consecutive year, with operating profit, ordinary income, and profit attributable to owners of parent also hitting record highs for the first time in two years.
Operating profit increased 2.8% to ¥73.7B; ordinary profit rose 14.9% to ¥82.8B; profit attributable to owners of parent grew 12.5% to ¥60.5B.
Growth was driven by strong performance in Analytical & Measuring Instruments, Medical Systems, and Aircraft Equipment, with notable contributions from Japan, North America, Europe, and other Asian regions, offsetting declines in China.
Strategic focus included AI integration, recurring business expansion, and new product launches in key domains.
Overseas sales ratio rose to 56.7%, with significant contributions from Europe and other Asian countries.
Financial highlights
Net sales: ¥560.7B (+4% YoY); Operating income: ¥73.7B (+3% YoY); Ordinary income: ¥82.8B (+15% YoY); Profit attributable to owners of parent: ¥60.5B (+13% YoY).
Gross profit increased to ¥250.1B from ¥234.4B YoY; comprehensive income surged 76.2% to ¥86.7B.
Operating margin slightly decreased to 13.1% (-0.2pt YoY); ROE improved to 11.4% (+0.5pt YoY); ROIC decreased to 9.6% (-0.4pt YoY).
R&D expenses: ¥29.1B (+¥0.2B YoY); CAPEX: ¥22.1B (-¥0.8B YoY); Depreciation and amortization: ¥20.4B (+¥0.5B YoY).
Cash and cash equivalents at year-end rose to ¥160.8B, up ¥23.6B; EPS increased to ¥209.39.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 guidance projects sales of ¥575.0B (+3% YoY) and OP of ¥76.0B (+3% YoY), aiming for record highs despite uncertainties in the Middle East and global risks.
Ordinary profit expected at ¥75.0B (-9% YoY); Net profit at ¥55.0B (-9% YoY).
R&D expenses to rise to ¥30.5B (+¥1.4B YoY); CAPEX to ¥25.0B (+¥2.9B YoY).
Annual dividend projected to rise to ¥70 per share, marking the 13th consecutive increase.
Tescan's performance not included in guidance as transaction closing is pending.
Drivers of the FY2026 ordinary profit forecast drop
China strategy for domestic production preference
AI and IoT role in recurring business expansion
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