HIMACS (4299) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 1.7% year-over-year to ¥8,816 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024.

• Operating profit increased 14.3% year-over-year to ¥804 million, with ordinary profit up 14.9% to ¥811 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent grew 15.0% year-over-year to ¥554 million.

• Earnings per share increased to ¥47.86 from ¥41.37 in the prior year period.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥1,805 million from ¥1,715 million year-over-year.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses remained stable at ¥1,002 million.

• Comprehensive income rose to ¥545 million from ¥494 million year-over-year.

• Cash and deposits at period end were ¥9,790 million, up from ¥9,846 million at the previous fiscal year end.

• Net assets increased to ¥11,266 million, with an equity ratio of 81.8%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecasted at ¥18,600 million, up 7.2% year-over-year.

• Operating profit projected at ¥1,780 million, ordinary profit at ¥1,790 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥1,220 million.

• Full-year earnings per share expected to reach ¥105.32.

• Annual dividend forecast set at ¥44.00 per share.