Honyaku Center (2483) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2024, were ¥8,298 million, down 0.2% year-over-year, with operating income at ¥570 million, down 1.4% year-over-year, and net income attributable to shareholders at ¥418 million, up 4.6% year-over-year, aided by a gain on sale of subsidiary shares.

• The Translation Business saw modest growth, while the Interpretation Business achieved record-high sales; the Convention Business was downsized and reclassified under "Other."

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the nine-month period was ¥3,921 million, up from ¥3,880 million year-over-year.

• Operating income declined to ¥570 million from ¥578 million year-over-year.

• Net income per share rose to ¥125.11 from ¥119.80 year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income decreased by 11.5% year-over-year to ¥366 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast for FY ending March 31, 2025: net sales ¥12,100 million (+7.0% YoY), operating income ¥1,050 million (+16.3% YoY), net income attributable to shareholders ¥720 million (+1.2% YoY), EPS ¥215.07.

• No changes to previously disclosed full-year forecasts.