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OBAYASHI , Ordinary Profit Forecast for the Fiscal Year Revised Upward by 19%, Exceeded Record Profit Forecast, Dividend Revised Upward by 5 Yen
1802 OBAYASHI CORPORATION 【J-GAAP】
Earnings ReportOBAYASHI CORPORATION <1802> [TSE Prime] announced its financial results at noon (12:00) on February 9th. The consolidated ordinary profit for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 (April to December) expanded 151 billion yen, an increase 42.8% compared to the same period last year.
In addition, the full-year forecast for consolidated ordinary profit has been revised upward 19.2%, from the previous forecast of 172 billion yen to 205 billion yen (compared to 152 billion yen in the previous period), increasing the growth rate from 13.0% to 34.7%. The company has further increased its previous forecast of record profits for the first time in seven years.
Based on the full-year plan announced by the company after the upward revision, our estimate of the consolidated ordinary profit for the October to March period (second half) is expected to increase 37.7%, from the previous forecast of 87.4 billion yen to 120 billion yen (compared to 103 billion yen in the same period of the previous year), turning to a 16.8% increase in the consolidated ordinary profit outlook.
In light of the strong performance, the company has increased its planned annual dividend for the current fiscal year from the original plan of 82 yen to 87 yen (compared to 81 yen in the previous period).
In the most recent three-month period, from October to December (3Q), the consolidated ordinary profit grew 17.5% from the same period last year, reaching 67.0 billion yen. The operating profit margin improved from 7.8% in the same period last year to 9.3%.
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Actual Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Progress Rate vs. First Half | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr - Dec, 2023 | 1,701,549 | 51,208 | 61,098 | 47,492 | 66.2 | 66.8 | Feb 5, 2024 | J-GAAP |
| Apr - Dec, 2024 | 1,900,381 | 97,603 | 106,198 | 95,964 | 133.8 | 69.8 | Feb 10, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Apr - Dec, 2025 | 1,832,429 | 142,725 | 151,645 | 131,761 | 188.4 | 74.0 | Feb 9, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -3.6% | +46.2% | +42.8% | +37.3% | +40.8% |
Guidance Update
Second Half Update
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct - Mar, 2025 Prev | 1,408,713 | 84,923 | 87,453 | 71,033 | 103.3 | 41 | Nov 5, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Oct - Mar, 2025 New | 1,408,713 | 114,923 | 120,453 | 92,033 | 133.9 | 46 | Feb 9, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Revision Rate | 0.0% | +35.3% | +37.7% | +29.6% | +29.6% |
Full Year Update
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 2026 Prev | 2,570,000 | 165,000 | 172,000 | 149,000 | 216.8 | 82 | Nov 5, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2026 New | 2,570,000 | 195,000 | 205,000 | 170,000 | 247.3 | 87 | Feb 9, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| Revision Rate | 0.0% | +18.2% | +19.2% | +14.1% | +14.1% |
Current Period Guidance
Second Half Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct - Mar, 2024 | 1,367,911 | 97,480 | 103,129 | 90,776 | 126.7 | 41 | May 13, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Oct - Mar, 2025 Guidance | 1,408,713 | 114,923 | 120,453 | 92,033 | 133.9 | 46 | Feb 9, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | +3.0% | +17.9% | +16.8% | +1.4% | +5.7% |
Current Period Guidance
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 2024 | 2,325,162 | 79,381 | 91,515 | 75,059 | 104.7 | 75 | May 13, 2024 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2025 | 2,590,765 | 142,469 | 152,236 | 145,355 | 202.9 | 81 | May 13, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Mar, 2026 Guidance | 2,570,000 | 195,000 | 205,000 | 170,000 | 247.3 | 87 | Feb 9, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -0.8% | +36.9% | +34.7% | +17.0% | +21.9% |
Quarterly Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Operating Profit Margin | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct - Dec, 2024 | 677,527 | 52,614 | 57,091 | 41,385 | 57.7 | 7.8 | Feb 10, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Jan - Mar, 2025 | 690,384 | 44,866 | 46,038 | 49,391 | 69.0 | 6.5 | May 13, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Apr - Jun, 2025 | 523,763 | 15,798 | 18,396 | 18,070 | 25.6 | 3.0 | Aug 8, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Jul - Sep, 2025 | 637,524 | 64,279 | 66,151 | 59,897 | 85.2 | 10.1 | Nov 5, 2025 | J-GAAP |
| Oct - Dec, 2025 | 671,142 | 62,648 | 67,098 | 53,794 | 76.9 | 9.3 | Feb 9, 2026 | J-GAAP |
| YoY | -0.9% | +19.1% | +17.5% | +30.0% | +33.2% |
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