Yonex Co., Ltd. TSE:7906
Presentation: Financial Results for FY3/26
Source: MarketScreener
Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026
Financial ResultsYonex Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 7906
May 19, 2026
- Consolidated Financial Results for FY3/26 ・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
- Segment Overview ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・ 8
- Forecasts for FY3/27 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・・・ 15
- Dividends ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16
- Progress of Global Growth Strategy (GGS) ・・・・・・・ 17
- Appendix ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 34
Net Sales
163.6billion yen
YoY
+18.3%
Operating Profit
16.5billion yen
YoY
+16.7%
Net Profit
Attributable to owners of parent 12.0billion yen YoY
+14.2%
Net Sales Operating ProfitAmid solid conditions in the sports market, consolidated net sales reached a new record high, supported by communications leveraging the achievements of Team Yonex athletes, Head-to-Toe proposals, and sales initiatives.
In badminton, demand remained solid, supported by continued popularity, particularly in Asia.
In tennis, sales grew as brand recognition increased, supported by the achievements of Team Yonex athletes at
international tournaments..
Despite the impact of higher raw material prices and foreign exchange rates, gross profit increased due to higher sales.
Although SGA expenses increased, mainly due to higher advertising expenses and personnel expenses, the increase in gross profit exceeded the increase in SGA expenses, resulting in record-high operating profit.
(Million yen)
FY3/25
Results
FY3/26
YoY
FY3/26 Full Year Forecasts
(Announced on Nov 7, 2025)
Results
Margins
Net Sales
138,276
163,643
-
+18.3%
(+25,367)
162,000
Gross Profit
62,061
72,527
44.3%
+16.9%
(+10,465)
-
SGA
47,884
55,980
34.2%
+16.9%
(+8,096)
-
Operating Profit
14,176
16,546
10.1%
+16.7%
(+2,369)
16,200
Ordinary Profit
13,964
16,316
10.0%
+16.8%
(+2,352)
15,600
Net Profit
(Attributable to owners of parent)
10,591
12,092
7.4%
+14.2%
(+1,501)
11,600
EPS
122.96 yen
141.42 yen
-
+18.46 yen
135.76 yen
ROE
16.3%
16.2%
-
-0.1%pt
-
Gross profit increased due to higher sales, despite a lower gross profit margin. SGA expenses increased, mainly due to higher advertising expenses for brand-building initiatives and personnel expenses.
(Million yen)
+11,385
-919
-1,922
14,176-4,297
16,546-313
-1,562
Increase in SGA -8,096
FY3/25
Gross Profit
Decline in
Personnel
Advertising
R&D
Other
FY3/26
Increase due to
Gross Profit
Expenses
Expenses
Expenses
Expenses
Higher Sales
Margin
Property, plant and equipment and interest-bearing debt increased due to property acquisitions for workplace development and capital investments related to the new tennis racquet factory, as well as associated borrowings.
Assets ⚫ Liabilities (Million yen)
End FY3/25
End FY3/26
Change
Cash and deposits
29,478
34,312
+4,834
Notes and accounts
receivable- trade
20,003
22,655
+2,651
Inventory
20,005
24,196
+4,190
Property, plant and equipment
30,607
37,423
+6,816
Intangible assets
1,725
1,452
-272
Others
7,731
8,580
+849
Total Assets
109,551
128,620
+19,069
End FY3/25
End FY3/26
Change
Accounts payable
10,402
11,115
+713
Interest-bearing debt
10,213
17,402
+7,188
Others
19,508
19,362
-146
Total Liabilities
40,124
47,880
+7,755
Equity Capital
69,201
80,493
+11,291
Non-controlling Interests
224
247
+22
Total Net Assets
69,426
80,740
+11,313
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
109,551
128,620
+19,069
Maintained the necessary cash on hand to support growth investments under the Global Growth Strategy (GGS).
Proceeds from borrowings
Property acquisitions for workplace development
Investment in new tennis racquet factory
(Million yen)
FY3/25
FY3/26
Change
Operating activities
12,978
9,485
-3,492
Investing activities
-5,765
-10,035
-4,270
Free cash flow
7,213
-549
-7,762
Financial activities
-2,614
4,501
+7,115
Net effect of exchange rate changes
1,220
785
-435
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
5,820
4,737
-1,082
Cash and cash equivalents
29,000
33,738
+4,737
Our business consists of the sporting goods division, which is divided into the four regional segments of Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe, and the sports facilities division.
(Million yen)
Segment
FY3/26 Results
Sales Composition
Related Entities
Net Sales
Operating
Profit
Sales
Manufacture
Sporting Goods Division
Japan
64,092
3,962
39.2%
Co., Ltd.
Asia
85,562
11,864
52.3%
LIMITED
LTD. (Thailand)
North
America
7,358
256
4.5%
(US and Canada)
Europe
6,077
506
3.7%
Sports Facilities Division
552
-22
0.3%
YONEX JAPAN (Domestic sales)
Sales to overseas distributors※
Niigata Factory
Tokyo Factory
YONEX Precision Machinery
YONEX SPORTS (CHINA) CO., LTD.
YONEX TAIWAN CO., LTD.
YONEX TAIWAN CO., LTD.
YONEX INDIA PRIVATE
YONEX TECNIFIBRE CO.,
YONEX CORPORATION
YONEX GmbH (Germany)
YONEX U.K. LIMITED (UK)
Operation of a golf course, a golf driving range, and a tennis club
※ Main regions where our sales are conducted through distributors: Southeast Asia, India, Korea, France, Australia
The negative foreign exchange translation impact from yen appreciation against certain currencies was limited by yen depreciation in the second half, while sales growth contributed to higher net sales.
1RMB
1TWD
1USD
1EUR
1GBP
Forex rate
FY3/25 (Jan-Dec)
21.01 yen
4.71 yen
151.57 yen
163.94 yen
193.68 yen
FY3/26 (Jan-Dec)
20.81 yen
4.79 yen
149.70 yen
168.99 yen
197.24 yen
YoY
-1.0%
+1.7%
-1.2%
+3.1%
+1.8%
(Million yen)
+18,011
(+26.5%)
-4
(-0.8%)
+6,333
(+10.9%)
Japan
Asia
North America
Europe
Sporting Goods Division
-246
138,276
Consolidated Net Sales
Changes Excluding Forex Impact (%) Forex Impact
Sport Facilities Division
-93
-448
Total -633 million yen
163,643
+155
+563
(+10.5%)
+1,097
(+17.3%)
FY3/25 FY3/26
(Million yen)
Net Sales
64,092 millon yen
YoY
+10.5%
51,039
58,005
64,092
Domestic
Sales
In badminton, sales increased on solid demand, with strong sales of racquets
across a wide price range, as well as strings. In tennis, sales grew across categories, including racquets, shoes, and strings.
Overseas
Distributors
In badminton, sales increased on firm demand in Asia and increased participation
in sporting activities in Europe. In tennis, sales grew, supported by marketing activities leveraging the achievements of Team Yonex athletes.
FY3/24
FY3/25
FY3/26
FY3/26
FY3/25
FY3/24
1,641
Gross profit increased due to higher sales. Although SGA expenses increased,
mainly due to higher global advertising and personnel expenses, the increase in gross profit exceeded the increase in SGA expenses, resulting in higher operating profit.
3,962
3,694
Operating
Profit
+ 7.3%
million yen
(Million yen)
YoY
3,962
(Million yen)
Net Sales
85,562 million yen
YoY
+25.8%
85,562
67,999
China
The badminton market remained solid. We focused on grassroots promotions and
strengthening Head-to-Toe proposals, driving sales growth across a wide range of badminton products and other products, including apparel and bags. In tennis, sales grew, supported by marketing initiatives leveraging the adoption of our tennis balls as official tournament balls at international tournaments.
54,849
Taiwan
Sales of badminton racquets, and other products grew, supported by the active
badminton market and the achievements of Team Yonex athletes at international tournaments.
FY3/24
FY3/25
FY3/26
FY3/26
FY3/25
FY3/24
Gross profit increased due to higher sales. Although advertising expenses
increased, mainly at the China subsidiary, reflecting enhanced marketing activities, the increase in gross profit exceeded this, resulting in higher operating profit.
11,864
9,712
8,883
Operating
Profit
million yen
(Million yen)
YoY
+22.2%
11,864
FY3/25 | FY3/26 | YoY | |
1RMB | 21.01 yen | 20.81 yen | 0.20 yen stronger |
FY3/25 | FY3/26 | YoY | |
1TWD | 4.71 yen | 4.79 yen | 0.08 yen weaker |
Forex Rate
(Million yen)
7,358 million yen
YoY
+15.8%
7,358
5,512
6,354
Net Sales
FY3/24
FY3/25
FY3/26
Sales of tennis products remained solid, mainly driven by racquets. Badminton product sales also increased, supported by increased participation in sporting activities, while sales of other products, including apparel, grew. Through DTC initiatives, including e-commerce sites and pop-up stores, we focused on strengthening direct customer touchpoints.
Operating
Profit
256 million yen
YoY
-54.2%
(Million yen)
560
251
256
FY3/24
FY3/25
FY3/26
Although gross profit increased due to higher sales, operating profit decreased as SGA expenses increased due to higher personnel expenses, marketing expenses, and costs associated with DTC initiatives.
FY3/25 | FY3/26 | YoY | |
1USD | 151.57 yen | 149.70 yen | 1.87 yen stronger |
Forex Rate
(Million yen)
6,077 million yen
YoY
+13.4%
6,077
5,359
4,518
Net Sales
FY3/24
FY3/25
FY3/26
Tennis product sales increased, mainly driven by racquets, as brand recognition grew, supported by the achievements of Team Yonex athletes. Badminton product sales also grew, mainly driven by racquets, as demand remained solid amid growing excitement around the sport, including from international tournaments.
506 million yen
YoY
+6.2%
(Million yen)
533
477
506
Operating
Profit
FY3/24
FY3/25
FY3/26
Operating profit increased as the increase in gross profit due to higher sales exceeded the increase in SGA expenses, including personnel expenses and advertising expenses related to marketing activities.
YoY
FY3/26
FY3/25
Forex Rate
1EUR 163.94 yen 168.99 yen 5.05 yen weaker
FY3/25 FY3/26 YoY
1GBP 193.68 yen
197.24 yen 3.56 yen weakerBadminton sales increased both domestically and overseas amid continued sports market activity. Tennis sales also rose domestically and overseas, supported by improved brand recognition driven by the achievements of Team Yonex athletes. In the Others categories, sales increased mainly in China, led by apparel and accessories.
Sports Facilities Division
Sporting Goods Division
(Million yen)
FY3/26
JapanOverseas
+19.6%
68,796
16,212
Badminton
Tennis
Golf
82,945
18,762
101,707
+17.1%
11,324
7,450
13,717
18,774
FY3/25
FY3/26
62.4%
8,266
21,983
Others
-11.7%
+17.5%
-0.8%
FY3/26
64.5%
FY3/25
13,472
32,282
37,939
24,467
13,009
19,272
557 552
85,008
1,653
1,460
FY3/25 FY3/26 FY3/25 FY3/26
Overseas Sales
Composition
(YoY)
81.6%
(+0.7%pt)
(+2.1%pt)
664
988
639
FY3/25
FY3/26
43.8%
820
(+3.6%pt)
(+4.8%pt)
Sales Composition
62.2%
Products
Racquets, shuttlecocks, strings, and shoes for badminton
13.4%
Racquets, strings for tennis and soft tennis, shoes, and tennis balls
0.9%
Clubs, shafts, apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for golf
23.2%
Apparel for tennis and badminton, ー
bags, accessories, off-court and running shoes, snowboards, and sports cycles
0.3%
* Sales to overseas distributors are included in "Overseas"
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Despite continued uncertainty in the external environment, the sports market is expected to remain solid to a certain extent. Under the Global Growth Strategy (GGS), we will strengthen our growth foundation and aim for sustainable growth.
Assumptions
1RMB
FY3/26 Results
20.81
FY3/27 Forecasts
22.5
1TWD
4.79
4.9
1USD
149.70
155
1EUR
168.99
180
1GBP
197.24
205
The business environment will require continued attention due to geopolitical risks, raw material prices, logistics costs, and impacts on procurement and supply, while the sports market is expected to remain solid to a certain extent.
Under GGS, we will continue building the foundation for medium- to long-term growth, focusing on initiatives to expand our customer base globally and further develop sports.
We expect marketing investments to enhance global brand recognition and higher personnel
expenses associated with strengthening our business foundation.
Forex Rate (average)
(Yen)
(Million yen)
FY3/26 Results
FY3/27 Forecasts
VS FY3/26 Results
H1
Full Year
H1
Full Year
H1
Full Year
Net Sales
79,532
163,643
89,000
178,000
+11.9%
(+9,467)
+8.8%
(+14,356)
Operating Profit
8,847
16,546
9,500
17,800
+7.4%
(+652)
+7.6%
(+1,253)
Operating Profit Margin
11.1%
10.1%
10.7%
10.0%
-0.4%pt
-0.1%pt
Ordinary Profit
8,199
16,316
9,400
17,600
+14.6%
(+1,200)
+7.9%
(+1,283)
Net Profit
(Attributable to owners of parent)
6,371
12,092
7,100
13,200
+11.4%
(+728)
+9.2%
(+1,107)
The full-year dividend is expected to be 25 yen per share, with the year-end dividend expected to be 13 yen per share. The full-year dividend for the FY3/27 is forecast at 28 yen.
Policy
We maintain stable dividends over the medium to long term, with a DOE (dividend on equity) of around 3% as a benchmark.
(Yen per share) | FY3/23 | FY3/24 | FY3/25 | FY3/26 | FY3/27 Forecasts | ||
Total Dividend | 13.0 | 16.0 | 22.0 | 25.0 | 28.0 | ||
Interim | Ordinary | 5.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 14.0 | |
Dividend | Extra | 1.0 | - | 1.0 | - | - | |
Year-end | Ordinary | 5.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 13.0 | 14.0 | |
Dividend | Extra | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | - | - | |
DOE (%) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | - | ||
Progress of Global Growth Strategy (GGS)
We are steadily advancing initiatives in line with our Global Growth Strategy (GGS), formulated in May 2023.
Before GGS | Target | ||
GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT | East Asia centric | Further growth in other regions - broaden our global footprint | |
MARKETING | Focus on supporting regional sales effort | Consumer-centric strategy | |
DTC/DIGITAL | Locally led digital / EC strategy | Create the Yonex DTC Ecosystem | |
IT | Conservative IT strategy | Fortified IT investments enabling us to realize our strategy | |
"Monozukuri" (Craftsmanship) | Monozukuri with carbon graphite technology that produces innovation-driven, high-quality products | Led by graphite technology, realizing consumer-centric innovation and high-quality in all categories | |
Driver of GGS = Our people | |||
Evolve our corporate culture to leverage the strength of each and every employee | |||
Leveraging product development and Monozukuri expertise built through racquets to support customers' performance from
Beyond Racquets Sales Growth (excluding racquets)
FY3/26
FY3/25
FY3/24
head to toe
Key Initiatives
Supporting Shoes and Apparel Growth
Expanding the shoe lineup to strengthen
proposals to a broader range of customers
Coordinated product proposals linked to racquet designs
Strong performance of badminton national team model apparel
SPIN OPERATOR | NEW VCORE | YONEX (video)
▲ MUSE capsule collection
Strengthened proposals encompassing not only racquets but also shoes, apparel, and bags
Expansion of "Head-to-Toe" proposals in the China market through enhanced communications and product offerings tailored
Strengthened product development tailored to the preferences of Chinese consumers, led by local development teams
Increased use of Yonex products, including apparel and shoes, at domestic amateur tournaments
Sales trend in other categories (including apparel)
to local needs, driven by badminton demand
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
*CAGR : Compound Annual Growth Rate
Expansion of Head-to-Toe proposals through an enhanced lineup of training and off-court products