Revised forecast
Fiscal year ending December 2026 · Full yearPrevious forecast published 10 August 2026The bar length represents the relative magnitude of change, based on the item that changed the most in this document. The percentage change shown by the dotted line is calculated from the two reported figures because the company did not provide the rate.
Shipments of digital products driven by demand for AI semiconductors and high-value-added ink products increased, the backlash from customers building up inventories eased, and sales prices and costs were managed in response to surging raw material prices, causing revenue and operating profit to exceed expectations.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Sales | 1,140,000 million yen → 1,180,000 million yen（+3.5%） |
| Operating profit | 78,000 million yen → 100,000 million yen（+28.2%） |
| Ordinary income | 73,000 million yen → 98,000 million yen（+34.2%） |
| Profit attributable to owners of the parent | 48,000 million yen → 58,000 million yen（+20.8%） |
| Net income per share | 507.99 Yen / sen → 615.6 Yen / sen |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending December 2026 |
| Period Covered | Full year |
| Publication date of previous forecast | 10 August 2026 |
| Previous-period results | Revenue ¥1,052,194 million, operating profit ¥52,192 million, ordinary profit ¥44,250 million, net income attributable to owners of the parent ¥32,353 million, net income per share ¥341.71 |
| Reason for the revision | Shipments of digital products driven by demand for AI semiconductors and high-value-added ink products increased, the backlash from customers building up inventories eased, and sales prices and costs were managed in response to surging raw material prices, causing revenue and operating profit to exceed expectations. |
| Consolidated / non-consolidated | Consolidated |
Items this document does not state (2)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Shipments of epoxy resins, industrial tapes and other products increased on demand for AI semiconductors, shipments of high-value-added ink products increased, the expected easing of the backlash from customers building up inventories was greater than anticipated, and sales prices and costs were thoroughly managed in response to surging raw material prices, causing revenue and operating profit to exceed expectations.