Otsuka Posts Higher Nine-Month Profit, Maintains FY2026 Guidance

Otsuka Corp. (4768.T) reported higher net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose to 49.78 billion yen from 46.53 billion yen a year earlier. Basic earnings per share were 131.27 yen versus 122.71 yen, while operating profit climbed to 69.64 billion yen from 66.53 billion yen. Net sales increased to 1.09 trillion yen from 1.01 trillion yen. For fiscal 2026, the Japanese IT and system integration company expects net sales of 1.38 trillion yen, up 4.2% year over year, and operating profit of 94.30 billion yen, up 4.8%. It forecasts profit attributable to owners of the parent to rise 0.9% to 64.90 billion yen, with basic earnings per share of 171.15 yen. Shares closed 1.21% higher at 4,352 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.