Nippon Kayaku revises earnings forecast for FY2027

TOKYO, Aug 03 (Pulse News Wire) – Nippon Kayaku CO.,LTD. (4272.T) revised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, citing strong sales performance across several key segments and favorable exchange rates.

For the six-month cumulative period ending September 30, 2026, the company now expects revenue of ¥133.8 billion, operating profit of ¥13.70 billion, ordinary profit of ¥13.80 billion, and net income attributable to parent shareholders of ¥13.10 billion, up from previous estimates of ¥123.5 billion, ¥11.80 billion, ¥11.90 billion, and ¥11.80 billion respectively. This represents increases of 8.3%, 16.1%, 16.0%, and 11.0%. Looking ahead to the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, the company forecasts total revenue of ¥270.9 billion, operating profit of ¥27.30 billion, ordinary profit of ¥27.00 billion, and net income attributable to parent shareholders of ¥22.90 billion.

These figures represent increases of 4.0%, 7.5%, 7.1%, and 2.7% compared to earlier projections. The upward revisions reflect robust sales trends in Safety Systems, Functional Materials, and Pharmaceutical businesses, along with more favorable foreign exchange conditions than initially anticipated. However, the company notes that these forecasts are based on currently available information and could be subject to changes due to various uncertainties and future market developments.