KFC (3420) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, increased by 5.2% year-over-year to ¥19,076 million, driven by steady sales in construction materials and strong performance in the construction segment.

• Operating profit declined by 6.2% year-over-year to ¥783 million, and ordinary profit fell by 4.1% to ¥870 million, mainly due to higher personnel and SG&A expenses.

• Net income attributable to shareholders decreased by 2.2% year-over-year to ¥596 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit rose to ¥4,933 million from ¥4,725 million year-over-year.

• EPS for the period was ¥81.07, down from ¥82.90 in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income for the period was ¥630 million, a 7.0% decrease year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥26,000 million, up 3.7% year-over-year.

• Full-year net income is projected at ¥945 million, up 19.7% year-over-year, with EPS expected at ¥128.40.

• No changes have been made to the previously announced full-year guidance.