Yuasa Trading (8074) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record-high profits for FY2025, with net sales up 3.1% year-over-year to ¥545,027 million and net income attributable to owners up 17.4% to ¥12,020 million.

• Growth was driven by strong performance in home building, environment, and renovation sectors, offsetting delayed recovery in machine tools and energy.

• The company marked its 360th anniversary, completed its medium-term plan, and rebranded to YUASA CO., LTD. in April 2026 to reflect a broader vision.

• Annual dividend set at ¥190 per share, with a consolidated shareholder return ratio of 33.6%.

Financial highlights

• FY2025 net sales: ¥545.0 billion (+3.1% YoY); operating income: ¥16.7 billion (+6.2% YoY); ordinary income: ¥17.2 billion (+7.7% YoY); net income: ¥12.0 billion (+17.4% YoY).

• Gross profit margin improved to 11.93%; gross profit reached ¥65,011 million.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥571.06; diluted EPS to ¥569.38.

• Shareholder's equity ratio increased to 39.5%; net assets per share rose to ¥5,696.13.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end: ¥48.5 billion, up ¥4.8 billion from previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026/2027 plan targets net sales of ¥546.0 billion (+0.2% YoY), operating income of ¥17.0 billion (+1.6% YoY), and net income of ¥12.0 billion.

• Long-term vision aims for ordinary profit of ¥30.0 billion and ROIC of 10%+ by FY2035/2036.

• Medium-term plan targets ordinary profit of ¥20.0 billion and ROIC of 8%+ by FY2031.

• Focus on strengthening business, human resources, and management foundations for sustainable growth.