CK SAN-ETSU Co., Ltd. Raises FY2027 Earnings Forecast on Volume Growth and Copper Strength

CK SAN-ETSU Co., Ltd. (TSE:5757) has raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, citing higher sales volumes and elevated copper prices that exceeded initial planning assumptions.

ItemBeforeAfterChange
RevenueJPY 36.8bnJPY 38.0bn+3.3%
Operating ProfitJPY 1.32bnJPY 2.00bn+51.5%
Ordinary IncomeJPY 1.31bnJPY 1.50bn+14.5%
Net ProfitJPY 910MJPY 1.05bn+15.4%
１株当たり当期純利益JPY 425.83/shareJPY 491.34/share+JPY 65.51/share

The company attributed the upward revision to increased sales volumes and copper prices trading above the levels assumed in its original forecast. The revision reflects stronger-than-expected performance at subsidiary Nihon Shinko, a key contributor to consolidated results. Operating profit surged 51.5 percent to JPY 2.00bn, while ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric encompassing operating profit plus non-operating items—rose 14.5 percent to JPY 1.50bn. Net profit climbed 15.4 percent to JPY 1.05bn, with earnings per share increasing to JPY 491.34/share from JPY 425.83/share.

The revision signals improving operational momentum for the copper-products manufacturer, with the subsidiary’s outperformance offsetting earlier headwinds. However, the company noted that parent-company CK SAN-ETSU’s consolidated earnings guidance remains unchanged, suggesting the upside is concentrated within subsidiary operations. International investors should note that ordinary income differs materially from operating profit due to Japan-specific accounting conventions and the inclusion of financial income and expenses. The upward revision, announced August 7, 2026, positions the company favorably for the March 2027 fiscal close.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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