The Sumitomo Warehouse (9303) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 rose 5.4% year-over-year to ¥50,438 million, driven by higher international and land transportation income.

• Operating profit increased 28.1% year-over-year to ¥3,510 million, and ordinary profit rose 26.1% to ¥5,995 million, supported by increased dividend income.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 89.3% year-over-year to ¥5,973 million, mainly due to a gain on sale of investment securities.

• The company is executing a new medium-term business plan (2026–2030) focused on enhancing corporate value and expanding logistics operations domestically and internationally.

Financial highlights

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥5,851 million, down 6.7% year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥78.56, up from ¥40.92 a year earlier.

• Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end totaled ¥36,226 million, down from ¥40,111 million a year earlier.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥6,250 million; investing activities provided ¥583 million, while financing activities used ¥9,721 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year operating revenue is forecast at ¥200,000 million (up 1.9% year-over-year), with operating profit projected at ¥12,200 million (up 6.9%).

• Profit attributable to owners of parent for the year is forecast at ¥17,200 million, with basic EPS of ¥228.68.

• Interim and year-end dividends are forecast at ¥51.50 per share each, totaling ¥103.00 for the year.

• No revisions have been made to previously announced forecasts.