Source disclosure: February 05, 2026
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. [6370.T]
TOKYO — Kurita Water Industries Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code number 6370, reported its third quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending March 2026 on February 5, 2026. The company's representative is Yoshihiko Ejiri, who holds the position of Representative Director and President.
Kurita Water Industries' consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showed an increase in sales revenue to ¥303.6 billion from ¥300.8 billion in the same period last year, marking a growth rate of 0.9 percent. Operating income rose significantly to ¥40.2 billion, up 15.9 percent compared to the previous year’s figure of ¥34.7 billion. Furthermore, net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased to ¥27.4 billion, representing a substantial rise of 13.1 percent over the prior-year period.
The company also noted that basic earnings per share improved to ¥249.32 for the current quarter, compared to ¥215.55 in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the pre-tax quarterly profit reached ¥40.01 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 15.3 percent. These figures underscore Kurita Water Industries’ robust performance during the reporting period.
Looking ahead, Kurita Water Industries provided guidance for the full fiscal year ending March 2026. The company expects total sales revenue to reach ¥425 billion, indicating a 3.9 percent increase from the previous fiscal year. Projected operating income stands at ¥53.5 billion, which represents a significant jump of 71.1 percent compared to the prior year. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent is anticipated to be ¥36.3 billion, marking an impressive 78.8 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Basic earnings per share are forecasted to grow to ¥330.61, signaling strong profitability expectations for the upcoming quarters.
In terms of dividends, Kurita Water Industries announced that it plans to pay interim dividends of ¥56 per share in the first half of the fiscal year, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥112 per share based on the preliminary outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This reflects a strategic approach towards rewarding shareholders while maintaining operational flexibility.
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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