Obara Group Incorporated Revises Earnings Forecast — Operating Profit Up 26.3%
Obara Group Incorporated (TSE:6877) raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending September 2026, citing robust performance in Asia-focused welding equipment and surface grinding machinery divisions.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 32.7bn | JPY 36.0bn | +10.1% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 4.75bn | JPY 6.00bn | +26.3% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 4.85bn | JPY 6.15bn | +26.8% |
| Interim Net Profit (Parent) | JPY 3.20bn | JPY 3.85bn | +20.3% |
| Interim EPS | JPY 208.15/share | JPY 254.36/share | +22.2% |
For the full fiscal year ending September 2026, Obara Group lifted revenue guidance by 11.9% to JPY 71.5bn from JPY 63.9bn. Operating profit is now projected at JPY 11.48bn, up 24.8%, while ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric combining operating profit with non-operating items—is expected to reach JPY 11.8bn, a 23.6% increase. Net profit attributable to parent shareholders is forecast at JPY 7.6bn, up 20.6%, with earnings per share rising 22.5% to JPY 502.12/share.
Management attributed the upward revision to stronger-than-anticipated demand in Asian markets for both welding equipment and surface grinding machinery product lines. The company cited sustained momentum across the region as the primary driver of the forecast improvement.
The revision signals accelerating growth momentum for Obara Group’s core operations in Asia, where both segments are performing ahead of prior expectations. The 20%+ profit margin expansion reflects operational leverage and improved market conditions in key geographies, suggesting the company’s growth trajectory has strengthened since the previous guidance was issued.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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