Sankyo stock sits 25.96 percent below its 52-week high

On October 2, 2026, Sankyo stock (JP3326410002) stood at JPY 2,069.50 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, 25.96 percent below its JPY 2,795.00 52-week high. A September 27, 2026 review by Note reported first-quarter revenue of JPY 33.57 billion, down 39.16 percent from JPY 55.19 billion a year earlier.

First-quarter revenue fell 39.16 percent

The decline covered the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended June 30, 2026. Operating profit fell 56.00 percent to JPY 10.50 billion from JPY 23.85 billion, while net income attributable to shareholders fell 53.70 percent to JPY 8.07 billion from JPY 17.45 billion.

The operating margin was 31.28 percent, down from 43.21 percent in the comparable quarter. That contrast matters: Sankyo retained a high margin, but the lower sales base left fixed costs with less revenue to absorb.

Dividend policy offsets part of the decline

Note said Sankyo raised its fiscal 2027 annual dividend forecast from JPY 80.00 to JPY 100.00 on August 6, 2026, even as first-quarter operating profit fell 56.00 percent. The revised policy uses the higher of a 50.00 percent payout ratio or a 5.00 percent dividend-on-equity measure.

The first-quarter pachinko machine segment sold 50,000 units, down from 79,000 units in the prior-year quarter, while the pachislot segment sold 16,000 units versus 35,000. The unit figures point to a demand and product-timing test for the remaining fiscal year.

November 9 is the next earnings date

TradingView lists November 9, 2026 as Sankyo's next earnings date and reports next-quarter revenue expectations of JPY 42.15 billion, versus JPY 33.57 billion in the first quarter. That comparison makes the November report the clearest test of whether sales can recover from the June-quarter base.

For German investors, Lang & Schwarz listed a prior close of EUR 11.75 for October 2, 2026. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Sankyo was last at JPY 2,069.50 on October 2, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST.

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