Ferrotec (6890) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased by 5.3% year-over-year to ¥288,933 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

• Operating profit rose 14.4% year-over-year to ¥27,561 million, while ordinary profit grew 2.0% to ¥26,063 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent declined by 5.1% year-over-year to ¥14,886 million.

• Comprehensive income decreased by 21.6% year-over-year to ¥37,478 million.

Financial highlights

• Basic earnings per share was ¥317.88, down from ¥334.13 the previous year.

• Total assets increased to ¥689,238 million, and net assets rose to ¥362,075 million as of March 31, 2026.

• Cash flows from operating activities were ¥29,255 million, while investing activities used ¥66,856 million.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥113,960 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Forecast for the year ending March 31, 2027: net sales of ¥350,000 million, operating profit of ¥38,000 million, ordinary profit of ¥36,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥23,000 million.

• Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥436.78 for the next fiscal year.

• Fiscal year-end will change from March 31 to December 31 starting in 2026, with FY12/26 as a nine-month transition period.