SAN-A CO (2659) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2024, rose 5.1% year-over-year to ¥120,655 million, with operating profit up 8.6% to ¥9,170 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 5.8% to ¥5,934 million.

• Earnings per share increased to ¥95.98 from ¥90.73 year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥35,369 million from ¥33,504 million year-over-year, while operating gross profit rose to ¥44,685 million from ¥42,191 million.

• Total assets grew to ¥204,077 million as of August 31, 2024, up from ¥186,703 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Net assets increased to ¥148,761 million, with an equity ratio of 71.0%.

• Cash and deposits rose to ¥69,508 million from ¥54,848 million at the previous year-end.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥21,228 million, up from ¥12,398 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year operating revenue is forecast at ¥236,120 million, up 3.8% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥16,670 million (up 1.3%), with profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥11,185 million (up 0.9%).

• Full-year earnings per share forecast is ¥180.92.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥110.00 per share, with ¥55.00 planned for the second half.