SENKO Group Holdings Co (9069) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for Q1 FY 3/2025 rose 6.6% year-over-year to ¥200.8 billion, with operating profit up 12.3% to ¥8.6 billion and profit attributable to owners up 13.2% to ¥5.2 billion.

• Growth was driven by sales expansion, tariff revisions, and contributions from M&A, despite ongoing cost pressures and an uncertain economic outlook.

• Progress against the first-half plan is strong, with 49–58% of targets achieved across key profit metrics.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenue increased by ¥12.5 billion year-over-year, driven by gains in logistics, life support, and trading & commerce.

• Ordinary profit rose 9.4% year-over-year to ¥8.8 billion.

• Comprehensive income rose 15.4% year-over-year to ¥7,191 million.

• Profit per share increased to ¥34.61 from ¥30.62 year-over-year.

• Life Support segment saw the highest revenue growth at 30.7% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• No changes to the previously announced forecast: full-year operating revenue expected at ¥850,000 million (+8.5% YoY), operating profit at ¥34,000 million (+13.7% YoY), and profit attributable to owners at ¥18,000 million (+12.9% YoY).

• The company is on track to meet or exceed its first-half plan, with 49–58% progress in revenue and profit targets.

• Dividend forecast raised to ¥42.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

• Aims to achieve a dividend payout ratio of 40% by 2026.