Asahi Yukizai (4216) Q2 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• H1 FY2027 net sales rose 9.8% YoY to ¥43,755 million; operating profit increased 28.6% to ¥5,595 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 30.7% to ¥3,935 million.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥5,821 million, versus ¥797 million in H1 FY2026.

Financial highlights

• Ordinary profit was ¥5,605 million versus ¥4,445 million; profit before income taxes was ¥5,590 million versus ¥4,292 million.

• Gross profit increased to ¥17,127 million from ¥15,250 million; SG&A rose to ¥11,532 million from ¥10,899 million.

• Basic EPS was ¥209.36, up from ¥160.31 in H1 FY2026.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 forecast: net sales ¥93,000 million, operating profit ¥12,000 million, ordinary profit ¥12,300 million and parent-attributable profit ¥8,200 million; latest forecast unchanged.

• FY2027 forecast basic EPS is ¥436.33; forecast 2H sales are ¥49.2bn and operating profit ¥6.4bn.

• Forecasts are based on information available when prepared and do not guarantee planned results or measures.