Kimura Co (7461) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥8,396 million, down 0.5% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥486 million, a 26.2% decrease, and net profit attributable to shareholders at ¥258 million, down 28.5%.

• Economic conditions remain uncertain due to global monetary tightening, geopolitical risks, and rising material and energy costs.

• The company focused on new product development and service enhancement in both wholesale and retail segments.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin declined as operating profit fell 26.2% year-over-year.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 28.5% year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥17.44, compared to ¥24.39 in the prior year.

• Comprehensive income for Q1 was ¥340 million, down 28.5% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• No changes to previously announced full-year guidance: revenue forecast at ¥35,000 million, operating profit at ¥1,850 million, and net profit at ¥1,090 million.

• Interim and year-end dividends are projected at ¥14.00 per share.