Kanda Holdings (9059) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased by 2.3% year-over-year to ¥13,403 million, driven by higher domestic volumes despite rising fuel and procurement costs.

• Operating income declined by 1.5% year-over-year to ¥944 million, while ordinary income rose 1.3% to ¥1,029 million.

• Net income attributable to shareholders fell 9.7% year-over-year to ¥549 million.

• Domestic segment saw revenue growth but lower profit; international segment posted lower revenue but improved profitability.

Financial highlights

• Operating margin decreased as operating profit fell despite higher sales.

• Comprehensive income dropped 23.5% year-over-year to ¥612 million.

• EPS for the quarter was ¥25.63, down from ¥28.38 a year earlier.

• Total assets at quarter-end were ¥48,223 million, up slightly from ¥48,067 million at the previous year-end.

• Net assets increased to ¥28,457 million, with a 59.0% equity ratio.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥54,200 million, up 3.5% year-over-year; net income forecast is ¥2,555 million, up 4.0%.

• No changes to previously announced earnings guidance.

• EPS forecast for the full year is ¥119.25.