Koike Sanso Kogyo (6137) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the six months ended September 2024 increased 6.2% year-over-year to ¥25,393 million, with operating profit up 28.7% and net profit attributable to shareholders up 15.1%.

• The machinery segment drove growth, while high-pressure gas and welding materials faced mixed results due to market conditions and cost pressures.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit rose to ¥2,311 million (up 28.7% year-over-year), and ordinary profit reached ¥2,609 million (up 19.2%).

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1,562 million, up 15.1% year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income was ¥2,809 million, down from ¥3,241 million in the prior year.

• EPS for the period was ¥371.00, compared to ¥323.45 in the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥52,400 million (up 2.0% year-over-year), with operating profit of ¥4,700 million (up 8.9%) and net profit attributable to shareholders of ¥2,950 million (down 3.5%).

• No changes to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.