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THK Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary13 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Consolidated revenue increased 7.9% year-over-year to ¥240.4 billion, driven by industrial machinery demand recovery in the U.S. and China despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.

  • Operating income declined 9.3% year-over-year to ¥14.4 billion due to unfavorable sales mix, higher U.S. tariffs, equity method losses, structural reform costs, and increased expenses.

  • A significant loss on business liquidation of ¥81.6 billion was recorded from the transfer of the automotive & transportation business, resulting in a net loss attributable to owners of ¥69,891 million.

  • The automotive & transportation business was classified as a discontinued operation and is set for transfer in June 2026.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue from continuing operations reached ¥240.4 billion (+7.9% YoY); operating income was ¥14.4 billion (-9.3% YoY).

  • Both revenue and operating income exceeded the revised plan set in November 2025.

  • Regional sales growth was strong in Asia (Taiwan +40.5%, Singapore +36.7%, India +13.7%), and China saw notable increases in machine tools (+26.8%), general machinery (+24.9%), and electronics (+30.5%).

  • Gross margin decreased as cost-to-revenue ratio rose by 1.3% to 70.7%, and operating margin dropped to 6.0% from 7.1% year-over-year.

  • Net cash from operating activities rose to ¥42,748 million, while cash and cash equivalents at year-end fell to ¥120,534 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Fiscal 2026 consolidated revenue is forecast at ¥260.0 billion (+8.1% YoY), with operating income projected at ¥26.0 billion (+80.1% YoY).

  • Profit attributable to owners is expected to recover to ¥21.5 billion, with ROE improving to 8.2%.

  • Dividend policy targets a DOE of 8%, with a planned dividend of ¥184 per share for FY2026.

  • Unconsolidated net sales are forecast to rise 8.9% to ¥158.0 billion, with operating income up 67.6% to ¥7.1 billion.

  • Key profit drivers include higher sales volume, elimination of unrealized profit, favorable exchange rates, and resolution of prior year losses.

What drives the 2026 profit forecast?
How will THK manage equity for 10% ROE?
Industrial machinery regional growth drivers?
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THK Co., Ltd. is active in the field of mechanical engineering, robotics, and automation. The company is famous for being the first in the world to develop a method of linear motion with rolling contact in 1972, launching its LM Guide brand of linear guides. These products have revolutionized various industries by enabling significant improvements in accuracy, speed, assembly, and energy costs. THK's offerings are used in the manufacture of machine tools, industrial robots, semiconductors, rail technology, aerospace, medical devices, and even amusement equipment, among others. They also provide specialized linear guides for earthquake protection in cultural monuments, data centers, and residential buildings. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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