Worth reading
50Recurring
0–100. This measures how worthwhile something is to read, not how good or bad the company is.Direction
Mixed performance
Direction inferred from the company’s description.Scale
3.3
Year-on-year change in net sales (%)Wording
Conditional
How definitive the wording is.Results for this period
First quarter1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026ConsolidatedJapanese GAAPNet Sales120,463¥ millionYear on year +3.3%Progress 22.9%
Operating profit10,088¥ millionYear on year -7.5%Progress 22.9%
Ordinary income15,647¥ millionYear on year -9.0%Progress 27.2%
Net income attributable to owners of the parent13,591¥ millionYear on year +17.2%Progress 29.2%
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¥46.99
Financial position at period-end
Total assets918,938¥ million
of which net assets 651,831 ¥ millionEquity ratio 65.4%vs. prior year-end -1.0pt
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.
Segment revenue
Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Japan55,36844.6%-7.2%
Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—the Americas25,75120.8%+18.7%
Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Asia and Oceania33,68727.2%+14.4%
Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Europe3,6562.9%+14.2%
Other businesses5,5524.5%-2.8%
Regional sales
Japan55,36846.7%-7.2%
Americas25,75121.7%+18.7%
Asia and Oceania33,68728.4%+14.4%
Europe3,6563.1%+14.2%
Segment profitSegment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Japan / Current fiscal year ¥5,658 million / Prior-year period ¥8,784 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—the Americas / Current fiscal year ¥6,922 million / Prior-year period ¥6,348 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Asia and Oceania / Current fiscal year ¥3,137 million / Prior-year period ¥1,276 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Europe / Current fiscal year ¥-182 million / Prior-year period ¥16 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Other businesses / Current fiscal year ¥76 million / Prior-year period ¥-185 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed
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 → ¥72
Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance
The company advanced activities to raise awareness and promote probiotics, highlight product advantages, promote sales and expand distribution channels. In Japan, both dairy products and soft drinks fell below the previous year due to the impact of a challenging market environment affected by rising prices and other factors, while overseas sales increased due to sales promotion measures, expanded distribution channels and advertising campaigns.
Disclosure regarding the going concern assumption
Not applicable.
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 Not disclosed / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Extraordinary income Gain on sale of non-current assets ¥1,243 million, Gain on sale of investment securities ¥5,292 million, Other ¥106 million / Extraordinary loss Loss on sale of fixed assets ¥4 million, Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets ¥63 million, Loss on sale of shares in a subsidiary ¥788 million
Depreciation and amortization¥7,185 million
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingWhether applicable Yes / Subject person Institutional investors and analysts
Issued Shares at Period-End302,753,736
Treasury Shares at Period-End15,036,710
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Period Classification | First quarter |
| Accounting standards | Japanese GAAP |
| Consolidated / non-consolidated | Consolidated |
| Period Covered | 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026 |
| Net Sales | ¥120,463 million (YoY +3.3%) |
| Operating profit | ¥10,088 million (YoY -7.5%) |
| Ordinary income | ¥15,647 million (YoY -9.0%) |
| Profit attributable to owners of the parent | ¥13,591 million (YoY +17.2%) |
| Net income per share | ¥46.99 |
| Equity ratio | End of the current fiscal period 65.4 / End of previous period 66.4 |
| Total assets | ¥918,938 million |
| Net assets | ¥651,831 million |
| 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 → ¥72 |
| Segment revenue | Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Japan / Net Sales ¥55,368 million / Year on year against the same period last year -7.2, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—the Americas / Net Sales ¥25,751 million / Year on year against the same period last year 18.7, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Asia and Oceania / Net Sales ¥33,687 million / Year on year against the same period last year 14.4, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Europe / Net Sales ¥3,656 million / Year on year against the same period last year 14.2, Segment Other businesses / Net Sales ¥5,552 million / Year on year against the same period last year -2.8 |
| Segment profit | Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Japan / Current fiscal year ¥5,658 million / Prior-year period ¥8,784 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—the Americas / Current fiscal year ¥6,922 million / Prior-year period ¥6,348 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Asia and Oceania / Current fiscal year ¥3,137 million / Prior-year period ¥1,276 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Beverage and food manufacturing and sales—Europe / Current fiscal year ¥-182 million / Prior-year period ¥16 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed, Segment Other businesses / Current fiscal year ¥76 million / Prior-year period ¥-185 million / Year on year against the same period last year Not disclosed |
| Regional sales | Region Japan / Net Sales ¥55,368 million / Year on year against the same period last year -7.2, Region Americas / Net Sales ¥25,751 million / Year on year against the same period last year 18.7, Region Asia and Oceania / Net Sales ¥33,687 million / Year on year against the same period last year 14.4, Region Europe / Net Sales ¥3,656 million / Year on year against the same period last year 14.2 |
| Depreciation and amortization | ¥7,185 million |
| Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss) | Extraordinary income Gain on sale of non-current assets ¥1,243 million, Gain on sale of investment securities ¥5,292 million, Other ¥106 million / Extraordinary loss Loss on sale of fixed assets ¥4 million, Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets ¥63 million, Loss on sale of shares in a subsidiary ¥788 million |
| Disclosure regarding the going concern assumption | Not applicable. |
| Change in accounting policy | Changes due to revisions to standards No / Other changes No / Change in accounting estimate No / Restatement No |
| Changes in the scope of consolidation | New Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed |
| Availability of Supplementary Financial Results Materials | Yes |
| Availability of Financial Results Briefing | Whether applicable Yes / Subject person Institutional investors and analysts |
| Issued Shares at Period-End | 302,753,736 |
| Treasury Shares at Period-End | 15,036,710 |
| Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance | The company advanced activities to raise awareness and promote probiotics, highlight product advantages, promote sales and expand distribution channels. In Japan, both dairy products and soft drinks fell below the previous year due to the impact of a challenging market environment affected by rising prices and other factors, while overseas sales increased due to sales promotion measures, expanded distribution channels and advertising campaigns. |
Items this document does not state (11)
Operating MarginCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash and cash equivalents at end of periodRevision to Earnings ForecastPayout ratioShareholder Return PolicyOrders received and order backlogImpairment lossMaterial subsequent events
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company said it advanced activities to raise awareness and promote probiotics, highlight product advantages, promote sales and expand distribution channels. In Japan, dairy products and soft drinks fell below the previous year amid a challenging market environment affected by rising prices and other factors, while overseas sales increased due to sales promotion measures, expanded distribution channels and advertising campaigns.
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