Daido Metal (7245) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for FY ending March 31, 2026, reached ¥142,009 million, a record high driven by automotive demand recovery, strong newbuild ship market, and expanding generator demand for marine and data centers.

• Operating profit increased 18.1% year-over-year to ¥8,371 million, supported by profitability management and price revisions despite higher labor costs and tariffs.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 61.6% to ¥4,396 million.

• Comprehensive income surged 88.2% year-over-year to ¥12,016 million.

• Annual dividends for FY2026 are projected to rise by 13 yen to 31 yen per share, with a payout ratio of 33.1%.

Financial highlights

• Net sales rose from JPY 136,303 million to JPY 142,009 million year-over-year (+4.2%).

• Operating profit increased from JPY 7,091 million to JPY 8,371 million (+18.1%).

• Gross profit rose to ¥35,761 million from ¥33,762 million, with improved gross margin.

• Basic earnings per share grew to ¥93.73 from ¥57.70 year-over-year.

• Cash flows from operating activities increased to ¥13,722 million, with year-end cash and cash equivalents at ¥26,281 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 net sales forecasted at JPY 145,000 million, with operating profit expected to rise to JPY 9,500 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent projected at JPY 5,000 million, with ROE at 6.5%.

• Annual dividend for FY2027 planned at 36 yen per share, payout ratio 33.7%.