AOI Electronics REVISES FY26 FORECAST; OPERATING PROFIT FALLS SHORT

TOKYO, May 08 (Pulse News Wire) – AOI Electronics CO.,LTD. (6832.T) revised its fiscal year 2026 forecast due to differences between previously announced estimates and actual results.

The company reported a significant decline in operating profit despite maintaining earnings expectations through non-operating gains. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, compared to previous forecasts: - Revenue was largely in line with projections at ¥38.32 billion. - Operating profit fell below expectations, dropping to ¥306 million, down 56.2%. - Ordinary profit remained stable at ¥728 million, thanks to foreign exchange gains and technology royalty income. - Net profit attributable to parent shareholders declined sharply to ¥70 million, marking an 85.4% decrease from the prior estimate.

The shortfall in operating profit was attributed to rising raw material costs and increased research and development expenses for next-generation products. Additionally, impairment losses related to asset profitability further impacted net profits. Separately, comparing individual performance against the previous fiscal year: - Revenue grew by 9.3%, reaching ¥38.19 billion. - Operating profit saw a substantial drop to ¥--¥69 million, reflecting a negative variance of 183.1%. These discrepancies highlight challenges in managing cost structures and investment strategies amid fluctuating market conditions.