Sanrio Company (8136) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales and operating profit for Q1 FY3/2027 reached record highs for a first quarter, driven by global character popularity, expanded product categories, and growth in the Sanrio+ membership base.

• Growth was broad-based across Japan, Asia, Americas, and Europe, with Europe gaining greater prominence in the regional portfolio.

• Governance measures were implemented following a special investigation and legal action against a former managing director.

• No changes were made to the full-year forecast, reflecting confidence in continued momentum.

Financial highlights

• Net sales rose 20.7% year-over-year to ¥52,035 million; gross profit up 17.0% to ¥40,683 million.

• Operating profit increased 11.1% to ¥22,435 million; adjusted operating profit up 21.8% to ¥22,077 million.

• EBITDA grew 12.1% to ¥23,348 million; net profit attributable to owners up 9.3% to ¥15,516 million.

• Ordinary profit rose 12.0% year-over-year to ¥22.6 billion; comprehensive income reached ¥16.6 billion.

• Basic EPS was ¥12.80, reflecting a 5-for-1 stock split effective April 1, 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast remains unchanged: sales of ¥229.8 billion (+18.4% YoY), operating profit of ¥89.5 billion (+15.0%), adjusted operating profit of ¥88.8 billion (+13.2%).

• No revisions to previously announced forecasts; management cautions actual results may differ due to various factors.

• SG&A expenses originally budgeted for Q1 are expected to be recognized in Q2 and beyond; full-year SG&A forecast unchanged.