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Earnings2267YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.Food

Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

For the fiscal year ended March 2026, net sales decreased 2.7% from the previous fiscal year and operating profit decreased 18.4%, resulting in lower sales and lower profit. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company expects higher sales but a 2.6% decline in operating profit, and plans to increase the annual dividend to ¥72.

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Results for this period

Full year1 April 2025–31 March 2026ConsolidatedJapanese GAAP
Net Sales486,425¥ millionYear on year -2.7%Progress 92.3%
Operating profit45,185¥ millionYear on year -18.4%Progress 102.7%
Ordinary income61,084¥ millionYear on year -19.5%Progress 106.2%
Net income attributable to owners of the parent44,228¥ millionYear on year -2.9%Progress 95.1%

The width of the band at each stage is based on revenue. The narrower it becomes toward the bottom, the smaller the proportion of revenue that remains as profit. The dotted outline is the full-year forecast and the band inside it is the result for this period. The progress rate is the result divided by the forecast.

Net income per share¥150.72
Operating Margin9.3%
Financial position at period-end
Total assets912,578¥ million
of which net assets 654,321 ¥ millionEquity ratio 66.4%vs. prior year-end 0.0pt

塗りつぶした部分が自己資本比率です。総資産のうち、返済のいらない自前の資金がどれだけかを表します。The thin vertical line indicates the level at the end of the previous fiscal year.

Cash inflows and outflows
Operating+52,121
Investment-39,008
Financials-44,696
Net change-31,583

Stacked from zero: upward is an increase in cash, downward a decrease (in ¥ million).The net change represented by the dotted line is the total of three items, calculated from figures provided by the company.

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period¥165,042 million
Segment revenueBeverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Japan) ¥229,604 million (YoY -5.5%), Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Americas) ¥91,120 million (YoY -0.8%), Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Asia and Oceania) ¥136,209 million (YoY +1.0%), Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Europe) ¥12,694 million (YoY +4.7%), Other Businesses ¥28,412 million (YoY -3.4%)
Segment profitBeverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Japan) ¥27,668 million, Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Americas) ¥23,798 million, Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Asia and Oceania) ¥12,611 million, Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Europe) ¥-91 million, Other Businesses ¥1,323 million
Regional sales¥229,604 million (YoY -5.5%), ¥91,120 million (YoY -0.8%), ¥136,209 million (YoY +1.0%), ¥12,694 million (YoY +4.7%)
Outlook and shareholder returns
Full-year earnings forecast
Net Sales¥527,000 million (YoY +8.3%)
Operating profit¥44,000 million (YoY -2.6%)
Ordinary income¥57,500 million (YoY -5.9%)
Net income¥46,500 million (YoY +5.1%)
Annual Dividend Forecast¥70 per share → ¥72 per share(+2.9%)
Payout ratio41.3%
Shareholder Return PolicyAiming for a total payout ratio of approximately 70% and continued dividend increases based on a progressive dividend policy
Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance

Sales of dairy products and soft drinks in Japan fell below the previous year amid challenging market conditions, including the emergence of competing products and rising prices. The company revised prices in response to higher raw material, logistics and fuel costs, while performance was strong in China, Vietnam and the United States due to sales promotions and an increase in the number of stores with which the company does business.

Disclosure regarding the going concern assumption

None. The notes regarding the going concern assumption state, “There are no applicable matters.”

Change in accounting policy
基準改正に伴う変更 Noそれ以外の変更 No見積りの変更 No修正再表示 No
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 0 / Company name No applicable matters / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name No applicable matters
Material subsequent eventsAt a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 May 2026, the company resolved to acquire up to 26,500,000 shares of treasury stock for a total acquisition price of up to ¥55 billion and cancel all shares acquired. The acquisition period is from 19 June 2026 to 16 March 2027.
Impairment loss¥852 million
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on sale of non-current assets ¥339 million, Gain on sale of investment securities ¥8,979 million, Other ¥1,030 million / Extraordinary loss Loss on sale of fixed assets ¥54 million, Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets ¥396 million, Impairment Losses ¥852 million, Other ¥186 million
Depreciation and amortization¥28,809 million
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingAvailable (for institutional investors and analysts)
Issued Shares at Period-End308,285,236
Treasury Shares at Period-End16,180,948
Results for this period
ItemDetails
Fiscal Period ClassificationFull year
Accounting standardsJapanese GAAP
Consolidated / non-consolidatedConsolidated
Period Covered1 April 2025–31 March 2026
Net Sales¥486,425 million (YoY -2.7%)
Operating profit¥45,185 million (YoY -18.4%)
Ordinary income¥61,084 million (YoY -19.5%)
Profit attributable to owners of the parent¥44,228 million (YoY -2.9%)
Net income per share¥150.72
Operating Margin9.3%
Equity ratioEnd of the current fiscal period 66.4% / End of previous period 66.4%
Total assets¥912,578 million
Net assets¥654,321 million
Cash flows from operating activities¥52,121 million
Cash flows from investing activities¥-39,008 million
Cash flows from financing activities¥-44,696 million
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period¥165,042 million
Full-year earnings forecastNet Sales ¥527,000 million (YoY +8.3%) / Operating profit ¥44,000 million (YoY -2.6%) / Ordinary income ¥57,500 million (YoY -5.9%) / Net income ¥46,500 million (YoY +5.1%)
Annual Dividend Forecast¥70 per share → ¥72 per share(+2.9%)
Payout ratio41.3%
Shareholder Return PolicyAiming for a total payout ratio of approximately 70% and continued dividend increases based on a progressive dividend policy
Segment revenueBeverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Japan) ¥229,604 million (YoY -5.5%), Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Americas) ¥91,120 million (YoY -0.8%), Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Asia and Oceania) ¥136,209 million (YoY +1.0%), Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Europe) ¥12,694 million (YoY +4.7%), Other Businesses ¥28,412 million (YoY -3.4%)
Segment profitBeverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Japan) ¥27,668 million, Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Americas) ¥23,798 million, Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Asia and Oceania) ¥12,611 million, Beverage and food manufacturing and sales business (Europe) ¥-91 million, Other Businesses ¥1,323 million
Regional sales¥229,604 million (YoY -5.5%), ¥91,120 million (YoY -0.8%), ¥136,209 million (YoY +1.0%), ¥12,694 million (YoY +4.7%)
Depreciation and amortization¥28,809 million
Impairment loss¥852 million
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on sale of non-current assets ¥339 million, Gain on sale of investment securities ¥8,979 million, Other ¥1,030 million / Extraordinary loss Loss on sale of fixed assets ¥54 million, Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets ¥396 million, Impairment Losses ¥852 million, Other ¥186 million
Disclosure regarding the going concern assumptionNone. The notes regarding the going concern assumption state, “There are no applicable matters.”
Change in accounting policyChanges due to revisions to standards No / Other changes No / Change in accounting estimate No / Restatement No
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 0 / Company name No applicable matters / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name No applicable matters
Material subsequent eventsAt a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 May 2026, the company resolved to acquire up to 26,500,000 shares of treasury stock for a total acquisition price of up to ¥55 billion and cancel all shares acquired. The acquisition period is from 19 June 2026 to 16 March 2027.
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingAvailable (for institutional investors and analysts)
Issued Shares at Period-End308,285,236
Treasury Shares at Period-End16,180,948
Factors Behind Changes in Business PerformanceSales of dairy products and soft drinks in Japan fell below the previous year amid challenging market conditions, including the emergence of competing products and rising prices. The company revised prices in response to higher raw material, logistics and fuel costs, while performance was strong in China, Vietnam and the United States due to sales promotions and an increase in the number of stores with which the company does business.
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Revision to Earnings ForecastOrders received and order backlog

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Sales of dairy products and soft drinks in Japan fell below the previous year amid challenging market conditions, including the emergence of competing products and rising prices. The company also revised the prices of some products in response to higher raw material, logistics and fuel costs. Overseas, some regions, including China, Vietnam and the United States, performed well due to sales promotions and an increase in the number of stores with which the company does business.

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