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Earnings2801KIKKOMAN CORPORATIONFood

Summary of Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 (IFRS, Consolidated)

In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, revenue increased 15.0% year on year and operating profit increased 29.0%, resulting in higher revenue and profit. The full-year earnings forecast and annual dividend forecast remain unchanged.

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Results for this period

First quarter1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026ConsolidatedIFRS
Net Sales202,032¥ millionYear on year +15.0%Progress 25.3%
Operating profit24,627¥ millionYear on year +29.0%Progress 31.3%
Ordinary income26,166¥ millionYear on year +24.1%Progress 31.0%
Net income attributable to owners of the parent19,017¥ millionYear on year +24.3%Progress 31.0%

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¥20.53
Financial position at period-end
Total assets756,508¥ million
of which net assets 582,277 ¥ millionEquity ratio 75.9%vs. prior year-end +1.3pt

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 and cash equivalents at end of period¥93,230 million
Segment revenueJapan Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥42,033 million (YoY +5.1%), Japan Other Businesses ¥5,970 million (YoY +10.5%), Overseas Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥48,231 million (YoY +14.8%), Overseas Food Wholesaling Business ¥117,119 million (YoY +18.1%)
Segment profitJapan Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥2,886 million (YoY +14.2%), Japan Other Businesses ¥768 million (YoY +60.4%), Overseas Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥12,810 million (YoY +16.1%), Overseas Food Wholesaling Business ¥9,395 million (YoY +46.8%)
Regional sales¥110,322 million (YoY +18.5%), ¥22,169 million (YoY +20.3%), ¥24,738 million (YoY +12.6%), ¥21,509 million (YoY +13.5%)
Outlook and shareholder returns
Full-year earnings forecast
Net Sales¥799,100 million (YoY +7.2%)
Operating profit¥78,800 million (YoY +3.8%)
Ordinary income¥84,400 million (YoY +0.4%)
Net income¥61,300 million (YoY -0.5%)
Annual Dividend Forecast¥25 → ¥25(0.0%)
Payout ratio37.8%
Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance

The Japan Food Manufacturing and Sales business and Other business, as well as the overseas Food Manufacturing and Sales business and Food Wholesale business, recorded increases in both revenue and profit. Factors cited in Japan include marketing initiatives, growing demand for health and protein, and heightened beauty awareness. Overseas factors include expanding soy sauce-related products, responding to customer needs, and business expansion.

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 Not disclosed
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Impairment loss¥0 million
Depreciation and amortization¥7,278 million
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingNone (対象者:Not disclosed)
Issued Shares at Period-End969,416,010 shares
Treasury Shares at Period-End42,872,742 shares
Results for this period
ItemDetails
Fiscal Period ClassificationFirst quarter
Accounting standardsIFRS
Consolidated / non-consolidatedConsolidated
Period Covered1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026
Net Sales¥202,032 million (YoY +15.0%)
Operating profit¥24,627 million (YoY +29.0%)
Ordinary income¥26,166 million (YoY +24.1%)
Profit attributable to owners of the parent¥19,017 million (YoY +24.3%)
Net income per share¥20.53
Equity ratioEnd of the current fiscal period 75.9% / End of previous period 74.6%
Total assets¥756,508 million
Net assets¥582,277 million
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period¥93,230 million
Full-year earnings forecastNet Sales ¥799,100 million (YoY +7.2%) / Operating profit ¥78,800 million (YoY +3.8%) / Ordinary income ¥84,400 million (YoY +0.4%) / Net income ¥61,300 million (YoY -0.5%)
Annual Dividend Forecast¥25 → ¥25(0.0%)
Payout ratio37.8%
Segment revenueJapan Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥42,033 million (YoY +5.1%), Japan Other Businesses ¥5,970 million (YoY +10.5%), Overseas Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥48,231 million (YoY +14.8%), Overseas Food Wholesaling Business ¥117,119 million (YoY +18.1%)
Segment profitJapan Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥2,886 million (YoY +14.2%), Japan Other Businesses ¥768 million (YoY +60.4%), Overseas Food Manufacturing and Sales Business ¥12,810 million (YoY +16.1%), Overseas Food Wholesaling Business ¥9,395 million (YoY +46.8%)
Regional sales¥110,322 million (YoY +18.5%), ¥22,169 million (YoY +20.3%), ¥24,738 million (YoY +12.6%), ¥21,509 million (YoY +13.5%)
Depreciation and amortization¥7,278 million
Impairment loss¥0 million
Disclosure regarding the going concern assumptionNot applicable.
Change in accounting policyChanges due to revisions to standards No / Other changes No / Change in accounting estimate No / Restatement Not disclosed
Changes in the scope of consolidationNew Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed / Excluded Number of companies 0 / Company name Not disclosed
Availability of Supplementary Financial Results MaterialsYes
Availability of Financial Results BriefingNone (対象者:Not disclosed)
Issued Shares at Period-End969,416,010 shares
Treasury Shares at Period-End42,872,742 shares
Factors Behind Changes in Business PerformanceThe Japan Food Manufacturing and Sales business and Other business, as well as the overseas Food Manufacturing and Sales business and Food Wholesale business, recorded increases in both revenue and profit. Factors cited in Japan include marketing initiatives, growing demand for health and protein, and heightened beauty awareness. Overseas factors include expanding soy sauce-related products, responding to customer needs, and business expansion.
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Operating MarginCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesRevision to Earnings ForecastShareholder Return PolicyOrders received and order backlogBreakdown of extraordinary income (loss)Material subsequent events

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The reasons the company gives

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In Japan, revenue increased in both the Food Manufacturing and Sales business and the Other business, while overseas revenue exceeded the year-earlier period in both the Food Manufacturing and Sales business and the Food Wholesale business. Factors cited in Japan include marketing initiatives centered on television advertising, growing demand for health and protein in soy milk beverages, and heightened beauty awareness. Overseas factors include expanding the range of soy sauce-based seasonings and responding to customer needs.

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