KONISHI (4956) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2024, rose 0.7% year-over-year to ¥65,774 million, while operating profit declined 1.1% to ¥4,886 million, remaining above initial plans.

• Ordinary profit was ¥5,166 million, down 0.8% year-over-year, and profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥3,347 million, down 1.5%.

• The company launched its Medium-Term Management Plan 2027, focusing on new product development, growth areas, and record capital investments in production, logistics, and digital transformation.

Financial highlights

• Net sales increased from ¥65,317 million to ¥65,774 million year-over-year (+0.7%).

• Operating profit decreased from ¥4,939 million to ¥4,886 million (-1.1%).

• Ordinary profit was ¥5,166 million, a 0.8% decrease year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share was ¥49.96, calculated post-stock split.

• Equity-to-asset ratio improved to 63.4% as of September 30, 2024.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales for FY ending March 31, 2025, are forecast at ¥139,000 million (+4.5% year-over-year).

• Operating profit is projected at ¥10,700 million (+4.0%), ordinary profit at ¥11,000 million (+1.8%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥7,400 million (+0.8%).

• Basic EPS forecast for the year is ¥107.81.

• Second-half profit is expected to increase after a weaker first half.

• No changes to previously announced earnings forecasts.