Takara Holdings (2531) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased 8.7% year-over-year to ¥394,316 million for FY2026, while operating income declined 17.1% to ¥17,076 million and net income attributable to owners fell 27.8% to ¥11,696 million.

• Comprehensive income decreased 23.1% year-over-year to ¥19,976 million.

Financial highlights

• Operating income margin dropped to 4.3% from 5.7% year-over-year.

• Return on equity was 4.6%, down from 6.8% the previous year.

• Net assets rose to ¥310,937 million, with an equity ratio of 50.5%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥69,125 million, down from ¥75,280 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 net sales are forecast to rise 6.5% to ¥420,000 million, with operating income up 10.1% to ¥18,800 million and net income up 1.7% to ¥11,900 million.

• Interim and annual dividends are forecast at ¥31.00 per share, with a payout ratio of 50.2%.