Source disclosure: February 10, 2026
Chino Corporation [6850.T]
TOKYO — Chino Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code number 6850, reported its third quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2026 on February 10, 2026. The company's consolidated sales and profits showed mixed results compared to the same period last year.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Chino Corporation recorded consolidated revenues of ¥21.299 billion, marking a 9.2% increase from the previous year’s figure of ¥19.498 billion. Operating income rose by 16.0%, reaching ¥1.651 billion, while ordinary income increased by 9.3% to ¥1.729 billion. However, net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company declined by 4.8% to ¥919 million from ¥966 million in the corresponding period last year.
The company also noted that comprehensive income improved significantly, rising by 26.4% to ¥1.301 billion this quarter compared to a decrease of 28.3% to ¥1.029 billion in the same period last year. On an adjusted per-share basis, earnings per share for the current quarter stood at ¥54.08, down slightly from ¥56.86 in the prior-year quarter. This calculation assumes a stock split effective October 1, 2025, where one share was exchanged for two shares.
Regarding asset status, total assets as of the end of the third quarter were ¥38.792 billion, up from ¥37.765 billion in the comparable period last year. Shareholders' equity reached ¥25.383 billion, representing a slight decline in the equity ratio to 57.6% from 58.2%. Per-share equity was calculated at ¥1,319.46 based on the assumption of the aforementioned stock split.
Chino Corporation did not announce any dividend payments during the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2026. For the second interim period, it paid ¥25 per share, consistent with the previous year's payment rate before the stock split. Looking ahead, the company expects to pay ¥30 per share at the end of the fiscal year 2026, assuming no further changes in the dividend policy.
In terms of full-year forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026, Chino anticipates consolidated 000 billion, a modest growth of 2.3% over the previous year. The company projects operating profit will remain relatively stable at ¥2.900 billion, a marginal increase of 0.7%. Ordinary income is expected to be ¥3.050 billion, showing a slight rise of 0.5%. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company is forecasted at ¥2.000 billion, a small gain of 0.4%.
Per-share earnings for the entire fiscal year are estimated at ¥117.96, reflecting adjustments made due to the stock split and the recent decision to repurchase treasury stocks announced at the board meeting held on November 12, 2025. These factors have been taken into account when calculating the projected earnings per share for the upcoming fiscal year.
Chino Corporation plans to publish supplementary explanatory materials regarding the quarterly report on its official website following the release date. The company advises stakeholders to refer to page four of these documents for detailed information about assumptions underlying the performance outlook and conditions affecting the accuracy of future projections. Additionally, investors should review notes provided
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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