Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo (1716) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the first quarter was ¥5,475 million, a 0.2% increase year-over-year.

• Operating profit rose 16.3% to ¥755 million, and ordinary profit increased 22.2% to ¥815 million year-over-year.

• Net income attributable to shareholders surged 76.3% to ¥725 million compared to the same quarter last year.

• The group maintained active business development despite economic uncertainties and cost pressures.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved as cost of sales declined, with gross margin rising from the previous year.

• EPS for the quarter was ¥64.48, up from ¥36.42 year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥561 million, up from ¥420 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥20,500 million, up 1.3% year-over-year.

• Full-year operating profit is projected at ¥1,800 million, up 9.3% year-over-year.

• Net income for the year is forecast at ¥1,290 million, a 2.8% decrease year-over-year.

• No changes have been made to previously announced earnings guidance.