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NH Foods Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary2 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 net sales rose 6.5% to ¥769,358 million, while business profit fell 20.7% to ¥28,806 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 25.0% to ¥17,394 million.
Sales growth reflected domestic fresh-meat volume and pricing and recovery in overseas processed foods; profit was pressured by Australian beef conditions and higher processed-food input costs.
Financial highlights
H1 business profit ratio was 3.7%, down 1.3 percentage points; profit before tax fell 19.4% to ¥30,832 million.
Operating profit fell 32.3% to ¥23.9bn; other income included ¥7.2bn of fire insurance proceeds.
Gross profit was ¥121.9bn, down 6.3%, and gross margin was 15.8%, versus 16.8% a year earlier.
Outlook and guidance
Revised FY2027 forecast: net sales ¥1,500,000 million (+2.9%), business profit ¥50,000 million (-26.8%), profit before tax ¥52,000 million (-4.7%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent ¥35,000 million (-0.2%).
Full-year operating profit is planned at ¥42.0bn, down 27.1%; forecast includes ¥5.4bn of foreign-exchange losses and ¥1.5bn of interest expense.
H2 business profit forecast was reduced to ¥21.2bn from ¥27.0bn at the Q1 forecast; full-year forecast fell to ¥50.0bn from ¥61.0bn.
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NH Foods Ltd. is a Japan-based company specializing in the production, processing, and distribution of food products. The company operates in segments such as processed foods, fresh meats, and logistics. Its offerings include ham, sausages, processed and pre-cooked meals, as well as fresh beef, pork, and poultry. The company caters to domestic and international markets, serving both retail and foodservice sectors. It is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.