CMC Corporation (2185) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥3,713 million, up 1.1% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥260 million, down 21.5% year-over-year.

• Net income attributable to shareholders surged to ¥346 million, a 265.3% increase year-over-year, driven by foreign exchange gains.

• Knowledge segment saw strong growth, offsetting declines in the Manuals segment.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: ¥3,713 million (+1.1% YoY); Operating profit: ¥260 million (−21.5% YoY); Ordinary profit: ¥528 million (+235.9% YoY); Net income: ¥346 million (+265.3% YoY).

• EPS for Q1 was ¥26.11, up from ¥7.15 in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income rose to ¥369 million (+285.8% YoY).

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥22,000 million (+12.7% YoY), with operating profit of ¥3,600 million (+21.0% YoY) and net income of ¥2,400 million (+15.4% YoY).

• No changes to previously announced guidance.