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Kotobuki Spirits Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 net sales rose 10.8% YoY to ¥39,651m; operating profit increased 23.0% to ¥9,153m and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 20.5% to ¥6,045m.
Results exceeded initial H1 forecasts: net sales achieved 103.5% and ordinary profit 112.4%; full-year guidance remains unchanged.
Financial highlights
Gross profit increased 13.8% to ¥24,488m; SG&A rose 8.9% to ¥15,335m, slower than sales growth.
Ordinary profit increased 22.9% to ¥9,236m; comprehensive income was ¥6,080m versus ¥5,014m a year earlier.
Q2 net sales rose 11.5% YoY to ¥20,983m and operating profit rose 25.0% to ¥5,001m.
Operating cash flow was ¥7,200m, up ¥1,936m YoY; cash and cash equivalents ended at ¥21,418m, down 1.6% YoY.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecast unchanged: net sales ¥84,500m (+7.3%), operating profit ¥20,550m (+10.5%), ordinary profit ¥20,610m (+10.0%) and parent-attributable profit ¥13,810m (+10.0%).
Forecast basic EPS is ¥89.42; annual dividend is forecast at ¥45 per share, including a ¥10 interim dividend.
H2 forecast implies net sales of ¥44,848m and ordinary profit of ¥11,373m.
Forward-looking estimates rely on currently available information and assumptions; actual results may differ.
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Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of confectionery products. The company offers a variety of sweets and baked goods, including cookies, cakes, and regional specialty treats, primarily under its own brands. It operates through retail stores, department store outlets, and e-commerce channels, with a focus on gift and souvenir markets. Kotobuki Spirits emphasizes seasonal and locally themed products across different regions in Japan. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.