Lifedrink Company (2585) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Production volume increased 21% year-over-year, driven by Gunma Beverage and a new line at N Beverage.

• Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, rose 29.5% year-over-year to ¥17,414 million, with operating profit up 28.7% to ¥1,951 million.

• Comprehensive income increased 22.6% year-over-year to ¥1,159 million for the quarter.

• Five new companies, including SD Next Co., Ltd., were newly consolidated during the period.

• Transition to full-scale production at NBK and ongoing construction at Gotemba Factory are progressing as planned.

Financial highlights

• Q1 FY2027 revenue: ¥17.4BN (+30% YoY); operating profit: ¥1.9BN (+29% YoY); EBITDA: ¥2.7BN (+33% YoY).

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥7,788 million, up from ¥6,136 million year-over-year.

• EPS increased to ¥21.30 from ¥19.09 year-over-year.

• EBITDA forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, is ¥10,000 million, a 32.8% increase year-over-year.

• Achievement rates against full-year forecast: 24% for revenue, 30% for operating profit.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecasts: revenue ¥72.0BN, operating profit ¥6.5BN, profit ¥4.2BN, EBITDA ¥10.0BN.

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥72,000 million, up 36.7% year-over-year.

• Fiscal year earnings per share forecast is ¥80.94.

• Dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, is ¥15.00 per share for both the second quarter and year-end.

• Growth investments are on track, with major capacity expansions scheduled for 2H FY2027 and FY2028.