Riken Keiki reports strong half-year growth, maintains full-year forecast

Riken Keiki Co. reported a 12.8% year-on-year increase in net sales to JPY 26,997 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025. Ordinary profit was up 12.3% to JPY 5,805 million, and net profit attributable to owners of parent rose 15.8% to JPY 4,147 million. Basic earnings per share for the period reached JPY 90.28.

Looking ahead, Riken Keiki maintains its fiscal year 2026 full-year forecast, projecting net sales of JPY 52,000 million (up 6.0% year-on-year) and net profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 8,600 million (up 7.4% year-on-year). The company also announced an interim dividend of JPY 25.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, contributing to a projected total annual dividend of JPY 50.00.

The strong performance was supported by growth in fixed gas detection alarm devices (up 14.2% to JPY 16,820 million) and portable gas detection alarm devices (up 12.7% to JPY 9,571 million). A new subsidiary, RIKEN KEIKI (SHANGHAI) IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD., was included in the scope of consolidation, further bolstering the company's operational reach.