Hokko Chemical Industry (4992) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥15,353 million, up 6.6% year-over-year, driven by strong sales in the agrochemical segment.

• Operating income rose 5.3% to ¥1,897 million, and net income attributable to shareholders increased 7.3% to ¥1,415 million, mainly due to higher sales and reduced tax expenses.

• The company continues to execute its three-year management plan, focusing on strengthening its earnings and production base, with growth strategies in both agrochemicals and fine chemicals.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: ¥15,353 million (+6.6% YoY); Operating income: ¥1,897 million (+5.3% YoY); Ordinary income: ¥2,036 million (+1.4% YoY); Net income: ¥1,415 million (+7.3% YoY).

• EPS for Q1 was ¥53.55, up from ¥48.68 in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income decreased to ¥3,974 million from ¥7,451 million YoY.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2025 guidance remains unchanged: revenue ¥47,500 million (+2.8% YoY), operating income ¥4,750 million (+4.6%), ordinary income ¥5,700 million (+0.2%), net income ¥3,850 million (−3.9%), EPS ¥144.66.

• Dividend forecast for FY2025 is ¥40 per share, up from ¥32 in FY2024.