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Kikkoman Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary9 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 revenue and business profit grew 13.1% and 23.0% reported, respectively; excluding FX, they rose 5.1% and 12.6%.
Growth was led by Overseas Foods Wholesale; domestic Foods Manufacturing and Sales profit declined. FY2027 revenue and business profit forecasts were raised from initial estimates.
Financial highlights
H1 revenue was ¥405,491m, business profit ¥50,719m, operating profit ¥49,178m and profit before income taxes ¥52,159m.
Profit attributable to owners was ¥38,251m, up 22.1%; basic EPS was ¥41.28 versus ¥33.34 a year earlier.
Gross profit was ¥144,531m versus ¥122,949m; gross margin was 35.6% versus 34.3%.
H1 business profit margin was 12.5%, up 1.0 pt; growth included timing shifts in advertising and other expenses and a temporary North American wholesale benefit.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecast: revenue ¥816,400m, business profit ¥85,100m, operating profit ¥79,600m, pretax profit ¥85,200m and attributable profit ¥61,300m.
Revenue and business profit forecasts rose ¥17,300m and ¥2,800m from prior estimates; operating and pretax profit each rose ¥800m, while attributable profit was unchanged.
H2 forecast: revenue ¥410,908m (+6.2% YoY), business profit ¥34,380m (-10.2%), operating profit ¥30,421m (-16.2%) and attributable profit ¥23,048m (-23.9%).
FY2027 forecast assumes ¥159.14/USD and ¥182.49/EUR; H2 assumes ¥158.00/USD. Strategic wholesale spending and the new U.S. plant’s fixed costs weigh on H2 profit.
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Latest events from Kikkoman
- Strong Q1 FY2027 growth across all segments, with robust profits and steady full-year outlook.2801
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- Revenue up 3.2% year-over-year, but profit attributable to owners down 4.4%.2801Q3 2026
- H1 FY2026 revenue rose but profit fell, with improved outlook and strong capital investment.2801Q2 2026
- Revenue and profit fell as currency headwinds offset domestic and local currency growth.2801Q1 2026
- Strong sales and profit growth in 1Q FY2025, with guidance maintained for the full year.2801Q1 2025
- Strong H1 growth led to upward guidance and major share buyback plans.2801Q2 2025
- Record revenue and profit were driven by global demand, with FY2026 facing cost headwinds.2801Q4 2025
- Strong revenue and profit growth across all major segments, with robust global demand.2801Q3 2025
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Kikkoman Corporation specializes in the production and distribution of food products, with a particular focus on soy sauce and other seasonings. The company also manufactures and sells food products such as soy milk, Asian sauces, and marinades. In addition to its food segment, Kikkoman is involved in the production of alcoholic beverages, including sake and plum wine. The company operates in various sectors including retail, foodservice, and industrial applications, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company is headquartered in Noda, Chiba, and its shares are listed on the TYO.