Aska First-Half Operating Profit Jumps 33% to ¥1.24 Billion on Firmer Auto-Parts Demand

Aska Corporation (TSE: 7227), a maker of automotive suspension and precision-forged components based in Aichi Prefecture and listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange, reported consolidated results for the first half (interim period) of FY11/2026 (December 1, 2025–May 31, 2026; J-GAAP). Revenue rose 1.7% to ¥23,486 million, operating profit jumped 33.3% to ¥1,242 million, ordinary profit rose 32.2% to ¥1,315 million, and interim net profit attributable to owners climbed 41.0% to ¥960 million. EPS was ¥168.19 and comprehensive income surged 157.3% to ¥1,615 million.

Margins improve on automotive demand

Solid demand from automakers and an improved cost structure lifted profitability sharply even though revenue grew only modestly. Aska supplies suspension springs, stabilizers and forged parts used in vehicles, and the combination of firmer order volumes and tighter cost control allowed operating profit to grow far faster than the top line over the half.

Interim dividend raised

Total assets were ¥42,812 million, net assets ¥15,932 million and the equity ratio 37.2%. Reflecting the stronger first half, the interim dividend was raised to ¥27.00 from ¥16.00 a year earlier; the full-year forecast is ¥54.00 (¥27 interim + ¥27 year-end).

Full-year guidance held

Management maintained its FY11/2026 guidance: revenue of ¥47,000 million (+1.4%), operating profit of ¥2,200 million (+3.3%), ordinary profit of ¥2,200 million (+1.5%) and net profit of ¥1,550 million (+1.9%), with EPS of ¥271.48. The unchanged outlook implies a more measured second half after the strong interim showing, leaving room for upside should auto-parts demand hold.

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