Improving Profitability, Overseas Growth and Domestic Productivity
First written in FY2016. 30 of 41 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 6 of 27 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-05AdvancedEarnings
「2027年３月期第１四半期の連結業績は、売上収益は2,020億３千２百万円（前年同期比115.0％）、事業利益は252億５千６百万円（前年同期比129.3％）、営業利益は246億２千７百万円（前年同期比129.0％）、親会社の所有者に帰属する四半期利益は190億１千７百万円（前年同期比124.3％）となりました。」
連結売上収益・事業利益・営業利益・親会社所有者帰属四半期利益がいずれも前年同期を上回り、収益性向上と成長継続に向けた第1四半期の数値上の進展が示された。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, the consolidated Group reported revenue of ¥745.539 billion (105.2% year on year), business profit of ¥79.512 billion (102.9%), operating profit of ¥75.940 billion (103.0%), profit before tax of ¥84.069 billion (100.4%), and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent of ¥61.615 billion (99.9%).」
In the first year of the fiscal 2025–2027 medium-term management plan, revenue was 105.2% of the prior-year period and business profit was 102.9%, resulting in a business profit margin of 10.7%, above the target of at least 10%. ROE, however, was 11.5%, below the target of at least 12%. - FY2026-H1Higher sales, lower profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the interim consolidated accounting period, the Group reported revenue of ¥358.610 billion (100.9% year on year), business profit of ¥41.236 billion (96.8%), operating profit of ¥39.633 billion (94.4%), and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥31.315 billion (90.1%).」
Revenue exceeded the prior-year period, while business profit, operating profit, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent were lower. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The Group has established a medium-term management plan covering fiscal 2025 through fiscal 2027. <Consolidated performance targets>・Average annual revenue growth of at least 5% (excluding foreign exchange effects) ・Business profit margin of at least 10% ・ROE of at least 12%」
The medium-term management plan was updated for fiscal 2025 through fiscal 2027, with targets of average annual revenue growth of at least 5%, a business profit margin of at least 10%, and ROE of at least 12%. The ROE target was raised from at least 11% under the previous plan to at least 12%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the interim consolidated accounting period, the Group reported revenue of ¥355.569 billion (110.2% year on year), business profit of ¥42.621 billion (111.7%), operating profit of ¥41.997 billion (125.4%), and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥34.755 billion (120.6%).」
For the interim period, revenue, business profit, operating profit, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period, indicating numerical progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has established a medium-term management plan covering fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2024. <Consolidated performance targets>・Average annual revenue growth of at least 5% (excluding foreign exchange effects) ・Business profit margin of at least 10% ・ROE of at least 11%. For the fiscal year, the consolidated Group reported revenue of ¥660.835 billion (106.8% year on year) and business profit of ¥73.402 billion (124.9%).」
In the final year of the medium-term plan, which ends in fiscal 2024, the business profit margin was 11.1% and ROE was 12.5%, with both metrics exceeding their targets. The text does not specify whether the target for revenue growth excluding foreign exchange effects was achieved. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Group reported revenue of ¥494.875 billion (106.1% year on year), business profit of ¥59.362 billion (123.1%), operating profit of ¥53.345 billion (115.2%), and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of ¥45.521 billion (125.1%).」
For the first nine months, revenue, business profit, operating profit, and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period, indicating numerical progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first six months of the fiscal year, the Group reported revenue of ¥322.733 billion (105.7% year on year), business profit of ¥38.170 billion (120.2%), operating profit of ¥33.484 billion (110.4%), and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of ¥28.809 billion (123.7%).」
For the first six months, revenue, business profit, operating profit, and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period. In particular, business profit was 120.2% of the prior-year period and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent was 123.7%, indicating numerical progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the fiscal year, the Group reported revenue of ¥158.506 billion (107.3% year on year), business profit of ¥18.579 billion (112.9%), operating profit of ¥13.458 billion (85.7%), and profit for the quarter attributable to owners of the parent of ¥10.619 billion (87.6%).」
Revenue and business profit exceeded the prior-year period, while operating profit and profit for the quarter attributable to owners of the parent were lower. Progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth varied by metric. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has established a medium-term management plan covering fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2024. <Consolidated performance targets>・Average annual revenue growth of at least 5% (excluding foreign exchange effects) ・Business profit margin of at least 10% ・ROE of at least 11%」
Under the medium-term plan, revenue was ¥618.899 billion, business profit was ¥58.777 billion, and return on equity attributable to owners of the parent was 11.4%. The business profit margin was approximately 9.5%, below the 10% target, while ROE exceeded the target of at least 11%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Group reported revenue of ¥466.363 billion (121.2% year on year), business profit of ¥48.221 billion (108.9%), operating profit of ¥46.322 billion (107.3%), and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of ¥36.375 billion (109.1%).」
For the first nine months, revenue, business profit, operating profit, and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period, indicating numerical progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first six months of the fiscal year, the Group reported revenue of ¥305.378 billion (122.8% year on year), business profit of ¥31.751 billion (114.9%), operating profit of ¥30.343 billion (112.0%), and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of ¥23.292 billion (109.0%).」
For the first six months, revenue, business profit, operating profit, and profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period, indicating numerical progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「The Group has established a medium-term management plan covering fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2024. <Consolidated performance targets>・Average annual revenue growth of at least 5% (excluding foreign exchange effects) ・Business profit margin of at least 10% ・ROE of at least 11% <Key issues under the Kikkoman Group Medium-Term Management Plan>・Respond to changes in the business environment while sustaining growth and improving profitability ・Contribute to resolving social issues through business activities」
The new medium-term management plan for fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2024 set targets of average annual revenue growth of at least 5% excluding foreign exchange effects, a business profit margin of at least 10%, and ROE of at least 11%. The ROE target was raised from at least 10% under the previous plan. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the fiscal year, the Group reported revenue of ¥147.748 billion (119.4% year on year), business profit of ¥16.452 billion (115.0%), operating profit of ¥15.702 billion (109.5%), and profit for the quarter attributable to owners of the parent of ¥12.127 billion (104.5%).」
In the first quarter, revenue, business profit, operating profit, and profit for the quarter attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period, indicating numerical progress toward strengthening profitability and sustaining growth. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group revenue for the fiscal year was ¥516.440 billion, or 117.5% of the year-earlier period; business profit was ¥52.273 billion, or 122.6%; operating income was ¥50.682 billion, or 121.6%; profit before tax was ¥54.231 billion, or 125.6%; and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent was ¥38.903 billion, or 124.9%.」
Revenue, business profit, operating income, profit before tax, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period. In addition, the Group is proceeding with the formulation of a medium-term management plan for fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2024. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the Group’s revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥384.860 billion, or 117.9% of the year-earlier period; business profit was ¥44.266 billion, or 127.6%; operating income was ¥43.184 billion, or 123.7%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥33.354 billion, or 128.7%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, revenue, business profit, operating income, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, indicating numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the Group’s revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥248.681 billion, or 116.8% of the year-earlier period; business profit was ¥27.634 billion, or 125.9%; operating income was ¥27.086 billion, or 122.2%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥21.367 billion, or 131.3%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, revenue, business profit, operating income, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, indicating numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the Group’s revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥123.739 billion, or 122.8% of the year-earlier period; business profit was ¥14.303 billion, or 142.1%; operating income was ¥14.335 billion, or 123.0%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥11.599 billion, or 130.5%.」
Revenue, business profit, operating income, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, indicating numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group revenue for the fiscal year was ¥439.411 billion, or 100.0% of the previous fiscal year; business profit was ¥42.650 billion, or 112.1%; operating income was ¥41.672 billion, or 119.4%; profit before tax was ¥43.194 billion, or 114.2%; and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent was ¥31.159 billion, or 116.1%.」
While revenue was broadly unchanged from the previous fiscal year, business profit, operating income, profit before tax, and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent all increased, indicating measurable progress in profitability. - FY2021-Q3Lower sales, higher operating income, higher ordinary income, and higher net incomeAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥348.263 billion, or 98.0% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥33.804 billion, or 103.7%; ordinary income was ¥33.751 billion, or 100.4%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥23.603 billion, or 100.8%.」
While net sales declined to 98.0% of the year-earlier period due to the impact of COVID-19 and other factors, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period. Ordinary income and net income improved from their declines as of the cumulative second quarter. - FY2021-Q2COVID-19 impact: lower sales, higher operating income, lower ordinary incomeAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥227.522 billion, or 98.2% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥21.250 billion, or 101.3%; ordinary income was ¥21.127 billion, or 98.0%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥14.620 billion, or 95.6%.」
Amid the impact of COVID-19, net sales, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent were below the year-earlier period, while operating income was 101.3% of the year-earlier period. - FY2021-Q1Lower sales and earnings due to the impact of COVID-19Annual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥108.090 billion, or 93.5% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥9.765 billion, or 92.5%; ordinary income was ¥9.947 billion, or 89.1%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥6.954 billion, or 87.2%.」
Due to the impact of COVID-19, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all fell below the year-earlier period. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company is implementing a medium-term management plan ending in the fiscal year ending March 2021. In the fiscal year ending March 2020, the plan’s second year, net sales and operating income progressed steadily from the previous fiscal year.」
In the second year of the medium-term plan ending in the fiscal year ending March 2021, net sales were ¥468.6 billion and operating income was ¥39.8 billion, representing increases in both sales and operating income from the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥355.496 billion, or 103.5% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥32.612 billion, or 105.7%; ordinary income was ¥33.607 billion, or 107.6%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥23.407 billion, or 104.8%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, indicating measurable progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥231.624 billion, or 102.4% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥20.986 billion, or 104.6%; ordinary income was ¥21.554 billion, or 107.8%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥15.289 billion, or 106.7%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, with numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥115.642 billion, or 103.5% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥10.553 billion, or 104.5%; ordinary income was ¥11.162 billion, or 111.2%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥7.975 billion, or 112.3%.」
In the first quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, with numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company is implementing a medium-term management plan ending in the fiscal year ending March 2021. In the fiscal year ending March 2019, the plan’s first year, net sales, operating income, and ROE exceeded their first-year targets.」
For the first-year targets in the fiscal year ending March 2019, net sales were ¥453.6 billion, operating income was ¥38.4 billion, and ROE was 10.1%, with all three exceeding their first-year targets. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥343.390 billion, or 105.3% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥30.859 billion, or 103.6%; ordinary income was ¥31.225 billion, or 105.5%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22.340 billion, or 109.3%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, with numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥226.099 billion, or 105.4% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥20.068 billion, or 105.2%; ordinary income was ¥19.998 billion, or 106.1%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥14.333 billion, or 119.0%.」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, with numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥111.774 billion, or 104.6% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥10.100 billion, or 104.1%; ordinary income was ¥10.034 billion, or 100.7%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥7.102 billion, or 116.4%.」
In the first quarter, net sales, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier period, with numerical progress toward stronger profitability and sustained growth. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「The Group has established a medium-term management plan running from fiscal 2018 through fiscal 2020. Its consolidated performance targets for fiscal 2020 are net sales of ¥500 billion, operating income of ¥45 billion, and ROE of at least 10%. The Group-wide issue is strengthening profitability and sustaining growth, with three priority issues: promoting higher value-added products and services, improving productivity, and building new business pillars.」
The Group moved from the fiscal 2015–2017 plan to the fiscal 2018–2020 plan, setting fiscal 2020 targets of ¥500 billion in net sales, ¥45 billion in operating income, and ROE of at least 10%. The priority issues were also revised to strengthening profitability and sustaining growth, with higher value-added products and services, improved productivity, and the development of new business pillars specified. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥326.250 billion, or 108.1% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥29.789 billion, or 113.4%; ordinary income was ¥29.588 billion, or 115.3%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥20.444 billion, or 91.3%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, and ordinary income exceeded the year-earlier period. Although quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was below the year-earlier period, the increases in operating income and ordinary income indicated measurable progress toward improved profitability. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥214.473 billion, or 109.0% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥19.070 billion, or 112.5%; ordinary income was ¥18.840 billion, or 114.6%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥12.042 billion, or 75.2%.」
Net sales, operating income, and ordinary income exceeded the year-earlier period, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was below it. The increase in sales and earnings indicated measurable progress toward improved profitability, although the individual profit measures were not uniformly positive. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥106.834 billion, or 108.1% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥9.703 billion, or 114.6%; ordinary income was ¥9.962 billion, or 115.1%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥6.102 billion, or 55.1%.」
Net sales, operating income, and ordinary income increased from the year-earlier period, indicating quarterly progress toward improved profitability. Net income attributable to owners of the parent, however, was below the year-earlier period. - FY2017Sales and operating income targets missed, ROE target achievedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the fiscal year were ¥402.174 billion, or 98.5% of the previous fiscal year; operating income was ¥32.842 billion, or 100.7%; ordinary income was ¥32.037 billion, or 103.2%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥23.810 billion, or 119.3%.」
Against fiscal 2017 targets of ¥440 billion in net sales and ¥36 billion in operating income, actual results were ¥402.174 billion and ¥32.842 billion, respectively. ROE, however, was 10.3%, exceeding the target of at least 9%. - FY2017-Q3Lower sales and operating income, higher net incomeAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥301.777 billion, or 97.1% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥26.259 billion, or 96.9%; ordinary income was ¥25.653 billion, or 99.9%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22.390 billion, or 131.1%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, net sales, operating income, and ordinary income were below the year-earlier period, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was 131.1% of the year-earlier period. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥196.783 billion, or 97.0% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥16.944 billion, or 100.0%; ordinary income was ¥16.435 billion, or 103.0%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥16.013 billion, or 152.7%.」
Net sales were 97.0% of the year-earlier period and operating income was 100.0%, while ordinary income was 103.0% and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was 152.7%, indicating progress in earnings. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated group net sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥98.863 billion, or 97.9% of the year-earlier period; operating income was ¥8.469 billion, or 100.8%; ordinary income was ¥8.653 billion, or 104.7%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥11.073 billion, or 197.3%.」
Although net sales were below the year-earlier period, operating income, ordinary income, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the year-earlier period, indicating measurable progress in profitability. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group has established a medium-term management plan running from fiscal 2015 through fiscal 2017. It identifies improved profitability as a Group-wide management issue, with continued growth in overseas operations and higher productivity in domestic operations as business-specific issues.」
The medium-term plan for fiscal 2015 through fiscal 2017 specified Group-wide issues and priority issues in Japan and overseas.