Nagano Keiki (7715) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for Q1 FY03/2027 rose 12.6% year-over-year to ¥17,883 million, with operating profit up 51.6% to ¥2,042 million and profit attributable to owners up 41.2% to ¥1,478 million, driven by strong demand in pressure gauges, sensors, measurement & control equipment, and favorable foreign exchange impacts.

• Ordinary profit increased 64.3% year-over-year to ¥2,141 million, supported by higher sales and dividend income.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥2,982 million, up 76.0% year-over-year, mainly due to valuation gains on available-for-sale securities.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin improved to 11.4% from 8.5% year-over-year.

• Gross profit rose to ¥6,021 million, while SG&A expenses increased by ¥459 million.

• Earnings per share rose to ¥79.63 from ¥54.83 year-over-year.

• Total assets grew to ¥81,098 million as of June 30, 2026, up ¥4,623 million from March 31, 2026.

• Net assets increased to ¥51,592 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 62.3%.

Outlook and guidance

• FY03/2027 full-year forecast remains unchanged: net sales of ¥67,500 million, operating profit of ¥6,800 million, and profit attributable to owners of ¥4,300 million.

• Interim and year-end dividends are planned at ¥30 each, for an annual dividend of ¥60 per share, up from ¥52.00 in the prior year.

• No changes to previously announced earnings forecasts; economic environment remains uncertain.