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Business Results
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
Sysmex Corporation
May 14, 2026
Our Approach under the New Management Structure
Reflecting frankly on the progress of the previous mid-term management plan, and based on selection and concentration and a return to fundamentals, we will reinforce the strengths and earning power of the diagnostics business.
This is the first earnings briefing under the new management structure
The previous mid-term management plan fell short of initial targets, due to factors including structural market changes caused by healthcare cost containment policies in China and divergence between plans and results in certain new business areas. We have taken to heart both the external factors and results related to our own response measures.
We will accelerate initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate value under the following three policies.
Selection and concentration Disciplined capital allocation
Return to fundamentals
Expansion of shareholder returns
We will review the business portfolio based on disciplined hurdle rates and prioritize allocation of resources to businesses with high future profitability.
We will strengthen the diagnostics business through the introduction of new products that meet customer expectations and the creation of new value through DX, thereby improving profitability, capital efficiency, and cash generation capability.
In addition to continuing progressive dividends, we implement shareholder returns combined with share buybacks.
Index
Executive Summary
Business Results, Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
Strategic Themes under the Mid-Term Management Plan
Financial Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027
(Appendix)
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary (Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026)Performance in the Americas, EMEA and AP remained solid, but net sales and profit declined due to the continued impact of healthcare cost containment policies in China and the recording of goodwill impairment losses.
Net sales
¥500.0 billion -1.7% YoY
Operating profit
¥51.8 billion -40.8% YoY
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
¥35.4 billion -33.9% YoY
Key reasons for lower sales and profits
Continued impact of healthcare cost containment policies in China (principle of minimal necessity, distributor inventory adjustments, etc.)
Sales in China down 24.9% (YoY, local currency basis)
Total goodwill impairment losses at consolidated subsidiaries in new business areas of ¥11.2 billion
Maintained the diagnostics business competitiveness
Excluding China, sales (yen basis) +5.1% YoY
Americas +7.3% / EMEA +5.2% / AP +6.4%
(all on a local currency basis)
Demand for hematology testing in China remained firm
Forex impact
Net sales +¥10.2 billion ( - 3.7%)
SG&A expenses +¥4.63 billion (+5.9%)
Operating profit +¥0.09 billion (- 40.9%)
Year-on-year change excluding foreign exchange effects is shown in parentheses.
Cash generation
Operating cash flow:
¥73.8 billionOperating cash flow down 16% YoY
Free cash flow of ¥22.3 billion
Capital efficiency / profitability
ROE:
7.3%ROIC: 7.6% / CCC: 205 days
Shareholder returns
Annual dividend:
¥38Increase from previous year's ¥32: +18.8% Maintained progressive dividend policy (payout ratio: 67.3%)
Executive Summary (Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027)
Taking uncertainty in China into account, we anticipate higher sales and profit, driven by growth across regions.
Net sales
¥535.0 billion +7.0% YoY
Operating profit
¥58.0 billion +11.9% YoY
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
¥36.0 billion +1.5% YoY
Assumptions for net sales (+7.0%)
China (down 20%)
-In addition to the principle of minimal necessity, assumptions include the impact of a standardization of testing prices.
Americas +6% / EMEA +7% / AP +13% expected to remain strong (local
currency basis)
Japan Contribution from taking over JEOL's clinical chemistry business
(clinical chemistry field:¥+10.0 billon)
Assumptions for operating profit (+11.9%)
Gross profit decline in China to be offset by growth in the diagnostics business and elimination of one-time factors (goodwill impairment losses)
Assumes increases in raw material and logistics costs associated with U.S. reciprocal tariffs and worsening conditions in the Middle East
Strategic Themes
Strengthen competitiveness of the diagnostics business (regional expansion + flagship product launches)
Implement value chain reforms aimed at improving profitability
Accelerate expansion in the hemostasis field and accelerate expansion in emerging markets
Review the business portfolio
(Discussions initiated under the new management structure from April onward)
Cash generation Operating cash flow:
¥88.0 billion+19% YoYFree cash flow of ¥27.0 billion (+21%)
Capital efficiency / profitability ROE:
7.3% ±0.0 pt YoY
ROIC 7.5% (-0.1 pt)
CCC 200 days (down five days)
Shareholder returns Annual dividend:
+5.3% from previous year's ¥38
Maintaining the progressive dividend policy
¥40Assumed exchange rates
1USD ¥155
1EUR ¥180
1CNY ¥22.0
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Business Results, Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
Financial Highlights (Year on Year)508.6 500.0
Fiscal year ended
March 31, 2026
Fiscal year ended
(Billions of yen)
461.5
410.5
87.5
363.7
78.3
73.6
67.4
51.8
53.6
44.0
45.7
49.6
35.4
YoY (Previous
March 31, 2025
(Billions of yen)
period =
Results Ratio Results Ratio
100%)
Net sales 500.0
100%
508.6
100%
98.3%
Cost of sales 244.3
48.9%
236.6
46.5%
103.2%
SG&A expenses 164.3
32.9%
150.8
29.7%
109.0%
R&D expenses 29.1
5.8%
31.4
6.2%
92.7%
Other income (10.3)
(2.1)%
(2.0)
(0.4)%
-
Operating profit 51.8
10.4%
87.5
17.2%
59.2%
Profit attributable to
owners of the 35.4
parent
7.1%
53.6
10.6%
66.1%
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
(Years to March 31)
(expenses)
Net sales
Operating profit
Profit attributable to owners of the parentBreakdown of Net Sales (by Business and Field)Fiscal year ended
Fiscal year ended
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2025
1USD
¥150.8
¥152.6
1EUR
¥174.8
¥163.8
1CNY
¥21.2
¥21.1
Sales by Business and Field
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
YoY
(Previous period = 100%)
Hematology
(Billions of yen)
(Billions of yen)
Results Ratio Yen basis
Excluding FX impact
Excluding China
(Yen basis)
Net sales | 500.0 | 100.0% | 98.3% | 96.3% | 105.1% | |
Hematology | 299.4 | 59.9% | 98.7% | 97.2% | 103.3% | |
508.6
FCM
0.9
FX
impact
10.2 500.0
-8.4
2.6
Urinalysis
Others
LS
2.4 1.9
-12.6
Hemostasis -3.6
-2.0
Immunochemistry
Medical robotics
- ¥8.6 billion
FCM 4.6 0.9% 128.9% 125.0% 123.9%
Urinalysis 44.0 8.8% 107.9% 106.5% 117.5%
Hemostasis
72.4
14.5%
87.9%
84.6% 103.3%
Immunochemistry 22.3 4.5% 86.3% 86.1% 93.3%
Clinical chemistry 2.9 0.6% 80.3% 80.5% 88.7%
Life science 24.9 5.0% 117.1% 111.7% 117.1%
Others 25.9 5.2% 115.7% 111.8% 115.8%
2025
(Years to March 31)
2026
Medical robotics
3.3 0.7% 61.5% 61.4% 61.5%
Diagnostic business
496.7
99.3%
98.7%
96.7% 105.7%
business
Breakdown of Net Sales (by Destination and Product Type)
Net sales were down, owing to the impact of performance in Japan and China, although sales rose firmly in the Americas, EMEA, and AP.
(Billions of yen)
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
YoY (Previous period = 100%)
Local currency
Major Reasons for Changes by Destination
Americas |
|
EMEA |
|
China |
|
AP |
|
Japan |
|
Note: On a local currency basis
Results Ratio Yen basis
basis
Net sales 500.0 100.0% 98.3% 96.3%*
Americas | 139.2 | 27.9% | 106.2% | 107.3% | |
EMEA | 158.0 | 31.6% | 112.6% | 105.2% | |
China | 89.4 | 17.9% | 75.8% | 75.1% | |
AP | 54.6 | 10.9% | 106.4% | 106.4%* | |
Japan | 58.6 | 11.7% | 86.5% | - |
Instruments 103.2 | 20.6% | 99.0% | 96.2%* |
Reagents 307.9 | 61.6% | 98.1% | 96.5%* |
Services 69.2 | 13.9% | 101.3% | 99.8%* |
Others 19.5 | 3.9% | 88.4% | 82.9%* |
(Billions of yen)
6.6
508.6
3.2
10.2
500.0
-29.2
-9.1
By Destination
*Year -on-year change on a yen basis, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuations
9.6
By Product Type
508.6
(Billions of yen)
-3.9
10.2
500.0
-11.0
0.1
3.7
2025 Americas EMEA China AP Japan FX impact 2026
(Years to March 31)
2025 Instruments Reagents Services Others FX impact 2026
(Years to March 31) 11
Information by Destination (Americas)
Favorable performance continued in North America, while Central and Latin America achieved strong growth, including double-digit growth in Brazil, resulting in higher sales overall.
Fiscal year Fiscal year (Million USD) 31, 2026 31, 2025 | YoY (Previous period Local currency basis | = 100%) Yen basis | ||
Net sales | 922.1 | 859.8 | 107.3% | 106.2% |
Instruments | 216.9 | 190.1 | 114.1% | 113.2% |
Reagents | 453.4 | 433.2 | 104.7% | 103.5% |
Services, others | 251.8 | 236.4 | 106.5% | 105.3% |
ended March ended March
Sales (Million USD)
820.7 859.8
743.0 781.7
922.1
251.8
Services, others
Instruments
Installations progressed steadily, and performance was favorable in the hematology and urinalysis fields.
In particular, in the urinalysis field, installations at large-scale facilities progressed in both North America and Central and Latin America.
Reagents
196.2
204.3
342.5
205.6
213.9
362.2
213.7
214.7
392.3
236.4
190.1
433.2
216.9
453.4
Instruments
Reagents
Sales increased, supported by solid performance in the hematology and urinalysis fields.
In the hemostasis field, reagent sales are expected to increase going forward in line with growth in instrument placements.
Amyloid β testing reagents also remained firm (Net sales: USD 9.3 million, up 39.3% year on year).
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
(Years to March 31) 12
Information by Destination (EMEA)
(Million EUR)
Fiscal year ended March
Fiscal year ended March
YoY
Strong performance in hematology and urinalysis across major countries and Eastern Europe offset sales declines in the Middle East, resulting in higher sales.
(Previous period = 100%)
31, 2026
31, 2025
Local currency basis
Yen basis
Net sales | 902.7 | 857.9 | 105.2% | 112.6% |
Instruments | 214.6 | 199.8 | 107.4% | 115.4% |
Reagents | 551.5 | 526.0 | 104.9% | 112.0% |
Services, others | 136.5 | 132.0 | 103.5% | 110.6% |
Instruments
Through direct sales, performance in the hematology and urinalysis fields was favorable in Italy, while in France we achieved the winning of major tenders for
Sales (Million EUR)
798.7 857.9
902.7
Services, others
the XR -Series at commercial labs.
In the hemostasis field, sales increased following the acquisition of large-scale tenders in Germany, France,
722.8 746.2
125.1
132.0
136.5
and other countries.
123.2
187.2
412.5
121.0
193.6
431.6
194.0
479.6
199.8
526.0
214.6
551.5
Instruments
Reagents
Reagents
Sales increased across all fields, including strong performance in the urinalysis field driven by growth in the installed instrument base.
In the hemostasis field, sales also expanded in Germany, Egypt, and other countries in line with the
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
(Years to March 31)
Note: Sales figures, including for past fiscal years, exclude Russia.
increase in the installed instrument base.
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Information by Destination (China)
(Million CNY)
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
YoY
Sales declined due to the expanding impact of healthcare cost containment policies (including the principle of minimal necessity), as well as continued inventory adjustments driven by deteriorating distributor finances.
(Previous period = 100%)
Local
Net sales | 4,207.2 | 5,605.4 | 75.1% | 75.8% |
Instruments | 538.1 | 738.3 | 72.9% | 74.2% |
Reagents | 3,231.6 | 4,148.4 | 77.9% | 78.6% |
Services, others | 437.4 | 718.6 | 60.9% | 61.7% |
currency basis
Sales (Million CNY)
5,437 5,605
Yen basis
Instruments
Sales declined due to lower appetite for capital investment and distributor inventory adjustments, among other factors.
In the hemostasis field, sales increased, with steady performance continuing from the second half of the previous fiscal year, supported by the impact of
5,313
575
1,151
3,586
4,907
622
767
3,517
648
745
4,043
718
738
4,148
4,207
437 538
3,231
Services, others Instruments
Reagents
knockdown local production.
Reagents
Due to the expanded impact of the principle of minimal necessity, the number of tests declined, particularly in the hemostasis field.
Sales in the hematology field also declined due to the impact of inventory adjustments associated with
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
(Years to March 31)
deteriorating distributor finances.
14
Outlook for ChinaWe expect negative growth to continue throughout the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. We will continue to closely monitor developments while incorporating uncertainty associated with the standardization of testing prices.
YoY Change in Net Sales (Conceptual)
(pt)
FY3/26 (Full Year):
-25% (Local Currency Basis)
FY3/27 (Full Year):
-20% (Local Currency Basis)
-4.9%
-10.0%
-24.9%
-21.1%
-28.0%
FY3/26 Q1
FY3/26 Q2
FY3/26 Q3
-38.5%
FY3/26 Q4
FY3/27 1H
FY3/27 2H
FY3/26 results: Q4 progressed generally as expected
Impact of the principle of minimal necessity and distributor inventory adjustments continued
0
Outlook for FY3/27
Our forecast newly incorporates the impact of the standardization of testing prices being advanced by the Chinese government.
Note:
We will monitor the situation closely and disclose important changes in a timely manner.
Distributor inventory adjustments Principle of minimal necessity
Other factors (VBP, competition, etc.) Impact of testing price standardization
Future initiatives
Further strengthen the direct sales structure targeting Tier 3 hospitals in the hematology field
Expand the portfolio in the diagnostics business
Organic growth + portfolio expansion, etc.
Demand for hematology testing in China remains firm, and the Company's brand value remains strong.
Over the medium to long term, we will rebuild competitiveness through higher added value and strengthening of the direct sales structure.
Changes in the Testing Market Environment in China
Although the market is currently in a phase of structural adjustment, over the medium to long term we will rebuild competitiveness through higher added value and strengthening of direct sales.
Changes in the market structure
To date
Instruments were tools for generating profits
Focus on testing throughput and durability
Testing was a source of hospital revenue
Shift toward a sustainable healthcare
Centralized procurement
Going forward
Testing instruments will become tools for improving productivity and patient satisfaction
Shift toward solving issues and emphasizing added value
Testing will become a cost center for hospitals
Increase in testing parameters and testing volume
Testing prices set by region and hospital
Principle of minimal necessity
Standardization of testing prices
Negative impact
Increased cost pressure
Positive impact
Increased demand for more sophisticated and complex testing workflows
Consolidation and outsourcing of testing operations, etc.
→ Expected increase in demand for system products
Providing high-quality customer care
Detection capabilities for abnormal specimens and academic support
Providing expertise for improving productivity in advanced countries
Sysmex's strengths
Prioritize achieving customer satisfaction through quality and service
Received top customer satisfaction ranking at the China Medical Industry Data Conference (March, 2026)
Strengthening direct sales
Deliver Sysmex strengths directly to customers
Information by Destination (AP)(Billions of yen) en Fiscal year31, ded March 2026 | Fiscal year YoY (Previous ended period = 100%) March 31, 2025 Yen basis | ||
Net sales 54.6 | 51.3 ( 106.4% 106.4%) | ||
Diagnostics business | 54.4 | 50.7 | 107.3% |
Instruments | 10.1 | 10.3 | 98.0% |
Reagents | 40.0 | 35.1 | 113.9% |
Services, others | 4.2 | 5.2 | 81.3% |
Medical robotics business | 0.1 | 0.5 | 30.5% |
Note: Figures in parentheses exclude the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.
Net Sales (Billion JPY)
Sales increased as major countries, including India, continued to achieve strong growth. (In Q4 alone, sales increased significantly by 17.8% year on year.)
Diagnostics business
Instruments
Although sales grew due to the winning of major tenders in India, this was insufficient to offset lower sales in Indonesia, resulting in an overall decline in sales.
Reagents
In India, sales expanded due to an increase in the installed
29.6
2.4
7.2
19.9
36.4
3.0
8.1
25.3
45.2
(2.1)
5.2 9.6
30.3
51.3
(3.0)
5.2 10.3
35.1
54.6
(4.1)
4.2
10.1
40.0
Note: Sales in Russia are indicated in parentheses.
Services, others Instruments
Reagents
base of compact hematology instruments.
Sales increased across all fields, supported by favorable performance centered on Southeast Asia, including the Philippines and Malaysia.
Medical robotics business
Total cumulative installations: four units.
The number of surgeries continues to increase steadily, with more than 150 procedures performed in both Singapore and
2022*
2023*
2024 2025 2026
(Years to March 31)
Malaysia.
*Excludes sales in Russia
Includes sales in Russia 17
Information by Destination (Japan)
(Billions of yen)
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Fiscal year ended March 31,
2025
YoY (Previous period = 100%)
Sales decreased in reaction to strong hematology instrument sales in the previous fiscal year, as well as a decline in medical robotics business projects associated with worsening hospital management conditions.
Yen basis
Diagnostics business | 55.4 | 62.9 | 88.1% |
Instruments | 10.0 | 13.6 | 73.7% |
Reagents | 34.4 | 39.1 | 87.9% |
Services, others | 11.0 | 10.2 | 107.9% |
Medical robotics business | 3.1 | 4.8 | 65.2% |
Net sales 58.6 67.7 86.5%
Sales (Billion JPY)
67.7
Diagnostics business
Instruments
Sales declined in reaction to the replacement demand for legacy products in the hematology field in the previous fiscal year.
In the urinalysis field, both instrument replacement demand and new installations remained favorable.
Reagents
Sales declined due to the impact of sales brought forward in the
55.6
1.2
59.8 62.1
2.3 3.7
4.8
10.2
58.6
3.1
Medical robotics business
fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year associated with the transition to a new system.
9.2
9.5
35.5
9.7
9.7
38.0
9.7
12.0
36.6
13.6
39.1
11.0
10.0
34.4
Services, others Instruments
Reagents
Multiple new immunochemistry reagent parameters were launched.
Medical robotics business
Installation results were below the previous fiscal year due to continued weak appetite for capital investment among hospitals.
Number of units installed during the fiscal year: 20 units (21 units globally)
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
(Years to March 31)
Cumulative installed base: 106 units (110 units globally)
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Operating profit
Lower R&D expenses 2.2
Change in other income and expenses
-8.8
FX
impact
0.09
87.5
51.8
Deterioration in the cost of sales ratio
-10.1 Higher
SG&A
expenses
-10.8
Fluctuation in gross profit due to changes in net sales
2025
- ¥35.7 billion
(Years to March 31)
-8.2
(Billions of yen)
2026
Note: Figures and comments below exclude the impact of exchange rates.
Fluctuation in gross profit due to changes in net sales: - ¥10.10 billion
Deterioration in the cost of sales ratio: - ¥10.89 billion
(2.2pt deterioration)
Negative factors: Q1 inventory revaluations, 0.4pt
Impact of product mix, 0.4 pt Deterioration of service costs, 0.6 pt Tariff impact, 0.4 pt
Deterioration in logistics costs, 0.2 pt
Higher SG&A expenses: - ¥8.87 billion
Labor costs rose ¥2.5 billion, due to personnel increases owing to expansion of the direct sales area, as well as higher unit costs.
Other costs rose ¥1.3 billion in line with an increase in scale and sales promotion activities.
Depreciation and amortization rose ¥2.95 billion owing to the launch of core systems operations
Lower R&D expenses: + ¥2.29 billion
While investment in product development continues, total R&D expenses declined due to prioritization and narrowing of research themes.
Change in other income and expenses: - ¥8.27 billion
Goodwill impairment losses: - ¥11.2 billion
FX impact: +¥0.09 billion
Goodwill Impairment Losses at Consolidated SubsidiariesBased on the review of business plans under the new management structure,
we redesigned resource allocation with a greater focus on profitability and capital efficiency.
We reevaluated the business plans of each consolidated subsidiary in line with the policies of the mid-term management plan and the capital allocation discipline under the new management structure.
For goodwill recognized at the time of acquisition, full impairment losses were recorded based on future cash flow outlooks, changes in the business environment, and strategic revisions.
Sysmex Partec GmbH
Development and manufacturing in the FCM field
Impairment loss: ¥1.5 billion
Development and manufacturing in the LS field (FISH and NGS genome analysis business)
Impairment loss: ¥2.7 billion
Oxford
Gene Technology IP Limited
Development and manufacturing of testing systems for the primary care market that rapidly determine antimicrobial susceptibility
Impairment loss: ¥7.0 billion
Sysmex Astrego AB
Total: ¥11.2 billion
Going forward, we will apply financial discipline metrics such as ROIC, IRR, and payback period as hurdle rates tailored to business characteristics, and promote disciplined resource allocation in line with the policy of "selection and concentration"
Breakdown of Changes in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Assets Liabilities/Equity
Current assets: +¥23.78 billion Non-current assets: +¥18.47 billion
Property, plant and
(Billions of yen)
Other non-current
Intangible assets
Liabilities: +¥1.12 billion Equity: +¥41.14 billion
(Billions of yen)
Other equity
20.18
1.02
707.5
Cash and cash equivalents
665.2 5.77
-5.45
Inventory 9.66
13.80
Other current assets
-10.06
Goodwill
Trade and other receivables
+¥42.26 billion
equipment
assets
7.33
Retained
27.71
707.5
Non-current liabilities
4.68
earnings
13.43
665.2
Current liabilities
-3.56
+¥42.26 billion
2025
(Years to March 31)
2026
2025
(Years to March 31)
2026
Cash Flows
Operating CF
Investing CF
Financing CF
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents*
(Billions of yen)
88.2
(Billions of yen)
(Billions of yen)
(Billions of yen)
63.9
73.8
differences on cash and cash equivalents
6.0
14.0
-9.0
-5.4
-24.3
-37.6
* Includes translation
-54.9
-52.4
-51.4
2024 2025 2026(Years to March 31)
Proposed Dividend for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
Maintaining the progressive dividend policy, and as announced at the beginning of the fiscal year, the annual dividend will increase by ¥6 (+18.8%) from the previous fiscal year, including a commemorative dividend marking the 30th anniversary of the Company's listing.
Interim dividend | Year-end dividend | Total | Payout ratio | |
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 | ¥15 | ¥17 | ¥32 | 37.4% |
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (proposal) | ¥19 | ¥19* | ¥38 | 67.3% |
*We plan to propose this year-end dividend to the 59th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.
- Strategic Themes under the Mid-Term Management Plan
Accelerated Rollouts in the Hemostasis Field
Expansion of sales in EMEA and the Americas due to a global OEM agreement
*Growth rate forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 compared with the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (local currency basis)
EMEA
+20% or more*
Americas
+70% or more*
Current: Won numerous large tenders, including from laboratory chains in Germany and projects in France and Switzerland
Outlook: Reagent sales expected to grow in line with the increase in installed instrument base
Current: Obtained FDA approval for the full reagent lineup, including specialty parameters, establishing a framework capable of meeting a broad range of testing needs
Outlook: Sales growth to accelerate through expanded adoption in high-end markets, centered on the CNTM-9000, which launched in the previous fiscal year
Key countries with major new tender wins
CN-Series automated blood coagulation analyzer
Hemostasis-related reagents
CN-9000 automated hemostasis solution
Business Expansion in Emerging Markets
Net Sales (Full Year)
Emerging markets
(Asia, Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa)
Key initiatives in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
India: Leveraging competitive advantages
23.1
26.8
12.4
14.5
36.3
42.5
18.0
26.0
(Billions of yen)
54.3
Asia Central and South America the Middle East and Africa63.5 74.1
22
86.5
Expansion of Make in India Class I products
XQ -320 multiparameter automated
Preparation for the launch of strategic
18.8 22.2
15.8
models and public health services
hematology analyzer for the Indian market New functionality: Improved anemia classification performance (RUO)
India
(Million INR)
2024 2025 2026 2027 (Forecast)
(Years to March 31)
+15.4%
2024 2025 2026 2027 (Forecast)
(Years to March 31)
30 | 32 | 36 | 43 | ||
2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 (Forecast) |
Brazil: Commencement of construction of a new plant and acceleration of growth in the urinalysis and hemostasis fields
7,239
7,000
6,061
4,129
Urinalysis field: Expansion into mid- and lower-end markets
Hemostasis field: Launch of sales of the CN-Series for high-end markets
New Brazil plant: Strengthening the stable supply framework for reagents
At full operation, production capacity is
Brazil
(Million USD)
+19.4%
expected to be
approximately doubled
(compared with the current Brazil plant)
Artist's rendering of the new plant in Brazil, which is scheduled for completion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028
Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Diagnostics Business
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
From fiscal year ending March 31, 2028
Hematology
Rollout of global flagship models in the aim of achieving an overwhelming No. 1 global market position
XR-1000
(North America)
North America: Transition from the
XNTM-Seriies to an XR-Series Launch Achieve an overwhelming No. 1 global market position
India: Launch of Make in India products
・Strengthen competitive advantage
Launch of next-generation flagship models
・Moving to a new stage beyond screening
Hemostasis
Direct sales expansion in Europe and the Americas to drive reagent sales growth and significantly contribute to profitability improvement
Following Europe, rollout of a full lineup including specialty parameters in North America
Launch of next-generation flagship models(Japan)
CN-Series (North America)
Start of reagent sales growth in Europe
Global expansion
・Achieve a market share of over 10% for Sysmex alone in Europe and the Americas
Immunochemistry
Accelerate reagent sales and improve profitability by leveraging strategic parameters, including Alzheimer's disease testing-related panels
HISCLTM-5000
Mid-Scale change (Japan)
Three reagent parameters, including procalcitonin (Japan)
Aβ42/40: Launch in the U.S. as an LDT
Launch of compact models
Evaluation toward introduction of LDT panel testing parameters
(p-Tau217/p-tau205/MTBR-Tau)
Launch of next-generation flagship models(Japan)
Global expansion
Succession and Future Expansion in the Clinical Chemistry Field
1. Taking over the business and acquiring strengths
Three-year development roadmap
BioMajesty JCA-ZS050
Category | FY03/2027 | FY03/2028 | FY03/2029 |
Instruments | Succession of existing products | ー | Launch of new products |
Reagents | Manufacturer negotiations | OEM agreements | Full-scale supply |
Geographic expansion | Centered on Japan | Promote overseas expansion | Expand scale |
Profit contribution | Instruments | Instruments + reagents | Instruments + reagents |
Took over JEOL's clinical chemistry business in April
Obtained a top domestic market share in clinical chemistry analyzers
Acquired technologies for reagent miniaturization and high-throughput processing of tests
2. Global expansion leveraging the sales network
Extensive sales network covering 190 countries and regions worldwide
Emerging markets: Cultivate the market through package proposals combining basic testing (hematology and urinalysis)
Advanced countries: Drive expansion of immunochemistry testing through proposals for "serum testing" packages combining immunochemistry and clinical chemistry testing
3. Establishment of a high-profitability model through collaboration on reagents
Improve the low-profitability model centered on standalone analyzers
Through collaboration with reagent manufacturers, including OEM supply, we aim to transition into the reagent business, driving business expansion and contributing to improved profitability.
Primarily instrument sales (mainly in Japan)
¥13.0
billion
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
Transition to the reagent business (Japan + overseas))
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2028
Plan for sales growth in the clinical chemistry field (conceptual image)
Reagent business
full-scale global expansion
¥19.0
billion
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2029
Initiatives to Improve Profitability
Improve the product mix
Boost reagent profitability
Optimize the supply chain
Value chain reform
Optimize production and inventory by improving the accuracy of demand forecasting
Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness through digitalization
Curtail hiring of new staff
Speed up transition from development to mass production
Promotion of data utilization
Improvement of profitability and efficiency
Started discussions and evaluations under the new management structure
Review of the business portfolio
Enhance Profitability through Reforms to the Value Chain
Improve profitability by expanding the reagent business and reducing costs
Improve the product mix
Increase the proportion of high-profitability products, including reagents in the hemostasis field in Europe and the Americas
Raise average selling prices in line with new product launches
Improving the Gross Profit Margin (Conceptual Image)
Improve the product mix
Boost reagent profitability
Optimize the supply chain
Boost reagent profitability
Internalize production of raw materials (immunochemistry, hemostasis) and promote switching (hematology, urinalysis)
Improve productivity by utilizing digital information (including optimization of production scale)
Baseline
Optimize the supply chain
Reduce costs by optimizing reagent production sites and supply frameworks
FY03/2026
FY03/2027 FY03/2028 FY03/2029
Review the Business Portfolio
Thoroughly implement selection and concentration to improve profitability, capital efficiency, and cash generation capability
Objectives
Principles
Reinforce the strengths and earning power of the diagnostics business
Improve profit margins, ROE/ROIC, CCC, and FCF
Return to a growth trajectory and enhance corporate value
Started discussions and evaluations under the new management structure
Selection and concentration
Prioritize allocation of resources to businesses with high future profitability
Summarize reviews and implementation status
April 2026
Begin sequential implementation
1H March 2027
Evaluation criteria
Align with the mid-term management plan
Establish hurdle rates according to the business while confirming ROIC/IRR, payback period, and additional capital requirements
Evaluate market environment, regulations, and uncertainties
We will provide disclosures and updates on important matters as appropriate in a timely manner.
4. Financial Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027Financial Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027
Taking uncertainty in China into account, we anticipate higher sales and profit, driven by growth across regions.
Planned investment
(Billions of yen) | Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 Forecast Ratio | Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 Results Ratio | Growth rate | ||
Net sales | 535.0 | 100.0% | 500.0 | 100% | +7.0% |
Cost of sales | 267.0 | 49.9% | 244.3 | 48.9% | +9.3% |
SG&A expenses | 181.0 | 33.8% | 164.3 | 32.9% | +10.1% |
R&D expenses | 30.0 | 5.6% | 29.1 | 5.8% | +2.9% |
Operating profit | 58.0 | 10.8% | 51.8 | 10.4% | +11.9% |
Profit attributable to owners of the parent | 36.0 | 6.7% | 35.4 | 7.1% | +1.5% |
Capital expenditure:
¥48.0 billion
Depreciation and amortization: ¥47.0 billion
(Billions of yen)
508.6
500.0
87.5
51.8
53.6
35.4
36.0
58.0
535.0
Assumed Exchange Rates
Previous
Exchange Rate Sensitivity
2025 2026 2027
Full-year assumptions
results
(Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026)
Net sales (year)
Operating profit (year)
(Years to March 31)
Net salesOperating profit
1 USD | ¥155.0 | ¥150.8 | USD | ¥0.83 billion | ¥0.21 billion | Profit attributable to owners of the parent | |||
1 EUR | ¥180.0 | ¥174.8 | EUR | ¥0.63 billion | ¥0.07 billion | ||||
1 CNY | ¥22.0 | ¥21.2 | CNY* | ¥0.32 billion | ¥0.23 billion |
Breakdown of Net Sales and Operating Profit for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027
Net Sales Operating Profit
Growth in the clinical chemistry
business FX
(Billions of yen)
Higher gross
13.7
Impact of U.S.
reciprocal tariffs
Increases in SG&A and
(Billions of yen)
Diagnostics business
28.2 2.2
Medical robotics business
9.9
-17.2
Lower sales in China
impact
+¥35.0 billion
11.9
535.0
profit on increased sales
20.3
-1.0
Elimination of temporary factors
-6.7
R&D expenses
Impact of lower sales in China
500.0
51.8
Deterioration
in the cost of sales ratio
-14.5
-9.1
3.5
FX
impact
58.0
+¥6.2 billion
2026
(Years to March 31)
2027
2026
(Years to March 31)
2027
(Forecast) (Forecast)
Capital Allocation (Outlook for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027)
¥124.0
billion or more
Operating cash flow*
Generate cash through earning power
*Before R&D tax credits
¥50.0 billion
Active use of borrowings and other financing
Review the Business Portfolio, etc.
Shareholder returns
¥52.0 billion | |
¥15.0 billion | |
¥58.0 billion ¥48.0 billion | |
Maintain a 40% dividend payout ratio and a progressive dividend policy + share buybacks (up to ¥30.0 billion)
Strategic investments (Including consideration paid for the takeover of JEOL's business)
Business operations and R&D
R&D expenses
(Including internally generated intangible assets)
Capital investment
(facility development and expansion of the leasing business) Net sales ratio: Approx. 9%
(including medical DX)
Diagnostics business Medical robotics business New technologies and businesses
Prioritize allocation to the diagnostics business
Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027
In terms of returns to shareholders, we intend to provide a stable dividend on a continuous basis and aim for a consolidated payout ratio of 40% , adopt progressive dividend approach under our basic policy of sharing the successes of our operations in line with
business performance.
(Yen)
Dividend (annual) based on a conversion to shares following the stock split on April 1, 2024
38
Payout ratio (consolidated)
32
23.33
24
24
25.33 27.33
28
67.4%
67.3%
17.33 19.33
22
12.67
29.6%
43.1% 47.1%
36.0% 37.5% 35.4% 37.4%
18.9%
22.6%
17.8% 17.9%
26.8%
20.0%
31.9%
29.4%
27.0%
29.1% 29.1%
9
27.1%
27.5% 29.7%
35.1% 35.4%
4.17
4.67
5
5.67
6.67
1.04
1.25
1.67
2.17
3
4
402003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Proposed Forecast
Up to ¥30.0 billion share buyback
Note: The payout ratio for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 is calculated based on the Company's forecasts, including an assumed share buyback.
(Appendix)Quarterly Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
(Billions of yen) | Q1 of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (April-June) Results Ratio | Q2 of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (July-September) Results Ratio | Q3 of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (October-December) Results Ratio | Q4 of fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (January-March) Results Ratio | ||||
Net sales | 105.7 | 100% | 126.7 | 100% | 128.6 | 100% | 138.8 | 100% |
Cost of sales | 51.2 | 48.5% | 58.7 | 46.3% | 63.5 | 49.4% | 70.7 | 51.0% |
SG&A expenses | 38.2 | 36.2% | 39.5 | 31.2% | 42.3 | 32.9% | 44.1 | 31.8% |
R&D expenses | 6.4 | 6.1% | 6.7 | 5.4% | 7.2 | 5.6% | 8.7 | 6.3% |
Other income (expenses) | 0.8 | 0.8% | 0.6 | 0.5% | 0.1 | 0.2% | (12.0) | ー |
Operating profit | 10.6 | 10.1% | 22.3 | 17.6% | 15.6 | 12.2% | 3.1 | 2.3% |
Profit attributable to owners of the parent | 4.5 | 4.3% | 14.4 | 11.4% | 14.8 | 11.5% | 1.7 | 1.3% |
Financial Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027 (Sales by Business, Field, and Destination)
Sales by business and field Sales by destination
(Billions of yen) | Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 | Ratio | YoY (Previous period = 100%) |
Hematology | 317.0 | 59.3% | 105.9% |
FCM | 7.0 | 1.3% | 149.2% |
Urinalysis | 48.5 | 9.1% | 110.1% |
Hemostasis | 74.0 | 13.8% | 102.2% |
Immunochemistry | 23.0 | 4.3% | 103.0% |
Clinical chemistry | 13.0 | 2.4% | 445.5% |
Life science | 23.5 | 4.4% | 94.1% |
Others | 23.5 | 4.4% | 90.6% |
Diagnostics business | 529.5 | 99.0% | 106.6% |
Medical robotics business | 5.5 | 1.0% | 166.4% |
Total | 535.0 | 100% | 107.0% |
(Billions of yen) | Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 | Ratio | YoY (Previous period = 100%) | |
Yen basis | Local currency basis | |||
Americas | 152.0 | 28.4% | 109.2% | 106.3% |
EMEA | 174.0 | 32.5% | 110.1% | 107.1% |
China | 75.0 | 14.0% | 83.8% | 81.0% |
AP | 62.0 | 11.6% | 113.5% | - |
Japan | 72.0 | 13.5% | 122.9% | - |
Highlights (April 2025 to April 2026)
Diagnostics business
Sysmex's CN-6000 Automated Blood Coagulation Analyzer and XR-Series Automated Hematology Analyzer Receive U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance
Sysmex Establishes a Subsidiary in Kenya and Greece (EMEA)
Sysmex Group's New Manufacturing Base in India Begins Full-Scale Operations and Launches "Make in India" Products (AP)
Sysmex Expands Portfolio and Accelerates Global Expansion through Acquisition of JEOL's Clinical Chemistry Testing Business
Introduction of Compact Model to the CN-Series: Launch of the CN-700 Automated Blood Coagulation Analyzer (Japan)
Sysmex Launches an Assay Kit for Identifying p-Tau217 in the Blood, a Biomarker Related to Alzheimer's Disease
Sustainability
Sysmex Introduces Performance-Linked Stock Compensation Plan
Sysmex Becomes First in the Industry to Obtain Certification for Closed-loop Recycling of Reagent Containers under the Plastic Resource Circulation Act
Balancing Business Growth and Reducing Environmental Impact as the Industry's First TNFD Adopter
Sysmex Selected for DDP 2025 "Climate Change" A List
Sysmex Ranked in the Top 1% in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 by S&P Global
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