Yamaura (1780) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the six months ended September 2024 was ¥14,845 million, down 28.4% year-over-year, reflecting a reactionary decline from last year's record results.

• Operating profit was ¥1,580 million, down 42.5% year-over-year; net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1,059 million, down 44.2%.

• Despite a challenging environment with high material costs and labor shortages, profitability remained at a high level through cost reduction and productivity improvements.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: ¥14,845 million (−28.4% YoY); Operating profit: ¥1,580 million (−42.5% YoY); Net profit: ¥1,059 million (−44.2% YoY).

• Comprehensive income was ¥1,136 million, down 41.9% year-over-year.

• EPS for the period was ¥55.99, compared to ¥100.33 in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast remains unchanged at ¥37,530 million, with operating profit of ¥4,110 million and net profit of ¥2,920 million.

• Dividend forecast revised upward to ¥15 per share for the year.