Kunimine Industries (5388) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥3,652 million, down 0.4% year-over-year, with operating profit up 26.6% to ¥196 million and net profit attributable to shareholders down 16.2% to ¥182 million.

• The business environment showed gradual recovery, but challenges persisted due to inflation, energy costs, and global uncertainties.

• Cost reduction and high value-added product strategies were emphasized to maintain profitability.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit increased 26.6% year-over-year to ¥196 million, while ordinary profit decreased 3.1% to ¥314 million.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥182 million, a 16.2% decrease year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income rose to ¥311 million, up from ¥275 million in the prior year.

• EPS for Q1 was ¥14.77, down from ¥17.44 in the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains at ¥16,300 million, up 4.0% year-over-year, with operating profit projected at ¥1,380 million (+12.1%) and net profit at ¥1,037 million (+0.6%).

• No changes to previously announced guidance; Q1 results are in line with plan.