Higher Revenue and Profit in the Pulp and Paper Business
First written in FY2017-Q1. 11 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07WorsenedEarnings
「The Pulp and Paper Business reported lower revenue and operating profit due to higher raw material and fuel prices associated with heightened tensions in the Middle East and declining pulp prices at overseas subsidiaries.」
The Pulp and Paper Business continued to report lower revenue and profit, with revenue down 0.3% and operating profit down 84.6% year on year. - FY2026Lower revenue and profit in the Paper and Pulp segment due to lower sales volumes of newsprint and pulpAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit due to lower sales volumes of newsprint and pulp.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported revenue of ¥261,384 million and operating profit of ¥5,963 million, with revenue down 6.7% and operating profit down 67.3%. - FY2026-H1Lower revenue and profit due to lower sales volumesAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit due to lower pulp sales volumes in overseas markets and lower sales volumes of newsprint, paperboard and other products.」
Lower sales volumes resulted in lower revenue and profit in the Paper and Pulp segment, with revenue of ¥126,264 million and operating profit of ¥1,144 million, down 86.3% from the same interim period of the previous year. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「The paper and pulp business reported higher sales and earnings, owing to increases in export sales volumes and prices, higher pulp selling prices at overseas subsidiaries and other factors.」
The Paper and Pulp segment changed from lower revenue and profit due to lower pulp selling prices in the previous fiscal year to higher revenue and profit due to higher export volumes and prices and higher pulp prices at overseas subsidiaries. - FY2025-H1Lower sales and earnings due to falling pulp selling pricesAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit due to lower pulp selling prices at overseas subsidiaries and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥136,588 million, down 1.2% from the same interim period of the previous year, and operating profit of ¥8,356 million, down 26.5%.」
Lower pulp selling prices at overseas subsidiaries and other factors resulted in a 1.2% decrease in revenue and a 26.5% decrease in operating profit in the Paper and Pulp segment. - FY2024Lower revenue and profit in the Paper and Pulp segmentAnnual report
「Although the effect of revised domestic paper selling prices was positive, the Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit due to lower pulp selling prices, soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
Although domestic price revisions had a positive effect, lower pulp selling prices and soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors resulted in lower revenue and profit in the Paper and Pulp segment. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although raw material and fuel prices rose, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥207,300 million, up 4.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥9,550 million, up 10.8% year on year.」
Despite soaring raw material and fuel prices, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions and other factors, with revenue up 4.2% and operating profit up 10.8%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although raw material and fuel prices rose, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥138,265 million, up 10.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥11,375 million, up 227.9% year on year.」
Despite soaring raw material and fuel prices, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions and other factors, with operating profit up 227.9% year on year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although raw material and fuel prices rose, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥69,418 million, up 14.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥6,691 million, up 98.8% year on year.」
Despite higher raw material and fuel prices, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions and other factors, with operating profit up 98.8% year on year. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue mainly due to the impact of price revisions for domestic sales and higher prices for exports implemented in the current fiscal year. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The same pattern is described for the full fiscal year: price revisions and higher export prices increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors reduced profit in the Paper and Pulp segment. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue mainly due to the impact of price revisions for domestic products implemented in the previous fiscal year and higher prices for export products. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥198,964 million, up 12.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥8,621 million, down 44.0% year on year.」
The same pattern is presented again: price revisions and higher prices for export products increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors reduced profit in the Paper and Pulp segment. - FY2023-Q2Continued higher revenue from price revisions and higher export prices, but lower profit due to higher raw material and fuel costsAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue mainly due to the impact of price revisions for domestic products implemented in the previous fiscal year and higher prices for export products. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥125,168 million, up 8.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥3,469 million, down 65.8% year on year.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to price revisions and higher prices for export products, while operating profit declined 65.8% year on year due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors. - FY2023-Q1Higher revenue from price revisions and higher export prices, but lower profit due to higher raw material and fuel costsAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue mainly due to the impact of price revisions for domestic products implemented in the previous fiscal year and higher prices for export products. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥60,522 million, up 6.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥3,366 million, down 22.6% year on year.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to price revisions and higher prices for export products, while operating profit declined 22.6% due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Paper and Pulp segment, industry-wide demand fell sharply in the previous fiscal year due to the impact of COVID-19, but showed signs of recovery in the current fiscal year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported revenue of ¥240,002 million and operating profit of ¥19,241 million, an increase from operating profit of ¥673 million in the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Paper and Pulp segment, industry-wide demand fell sharply in the previous year due to the impact of COVID-19, but showed signs of recovery in the current year. Increased sales volumes, particularly of newsprint and white-coated paperboard, resulted in higher revenue and profit. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥177,491 million, up 23.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥15,406 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥3,753 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher sales volumes of newsprint and white-coated paperboard resulted in higher revenue and profit, with operating profit turning from a loss of ¥3,753 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥15,406 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Paper and Pulp segment, industry-wide demand fell sharply in the previous year due to the impact of COVID-19, but showed signs of recovery in the current year. Increased sales volumes, particularly of newsprint and white-coated paperboard, resulted in higher revenue and profit. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥56,851 million, up 25.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥4,350 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,615 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher sales volumes of newsprint and white-coated paperboard resulted in higher revenue and profit, with operating profit turning positive from an operating loss in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2021Lower full-year revenue and profit due to COVID-19Annual report
「In the Paper and Pulp segment, social and economic activity stagnated due to the impact of COVID-19, and demand fell sharply in the second quarter. Although social and economic activity gradually resumed in the second half and demand began to recover, the decline in the second quarter was substantial, resulting in lower revenue and profit for the full year.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower full-year revenue and profit due to weaker demand, with revenue of ¥198,770 million and operating profit of ¥673 million, down 92.8% year on year. - FY2021-Q3Continued widening of the operating loss due to COVID-19Annual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit as demand fell sharply due to the impact of COVID-19, resulting in lower sales volumes of paper products and lower pulp selling prices. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥143,505 million, down 20.9% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥3,753 million, compared with operating profit of ¥7,971 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Lower sales volumes of paper products and lower pulp selling prices resulted in a 20.9% decrease in revenue and an operating loss of ¥3,753 million. - FY2021-Q2Widening operating loss in the Paper and Pulp segment due to COVID-19Annual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit as demand fell sharply due to the impact of COVID-19, resulting in a substantial decline in sales volumes of paper products and pulp. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥91,052 million, down 26.0% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥3,742 million, compared with operating profit of ¥6,417 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
A substantial decline in paper product and pulp volumes resulted in a 26.0% decrease in Paper and Pulp segment revenue and an operating loss of ¥3,742 million. - FY2021-Q1Lower revenue and an operating loss in the Paper and Pulp segment due to COVID-19Annual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue and profit as demand fell sharply due to the impact of COVID-19, resulting in a substantial decline in sales volumes of paper products and pulp. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥45,387 million, down 30.0% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥1,615 million, compared with operating profit of ¥5,448 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
A substantial decline in paper product and pulp volumes resulted in a 30.0% decrease in Paper and Pulp segment revenue and an operating loss of ¥1,615 million. - FY2020-Q3Higher profit despite lower revenue, driven by price revisions and cost reductionsAnnual report
「Although price revisions for newsprint and other paper were implemented from January 2019, revenue declined due to sluggish domestic demand and weak selling prices overseas. Profit increased due to the price revisions and the benefits of various cost reductions.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported lower revenue due to sluggish domestic demand and weak overseas selling prices, while operating profit rose to ¥7,971 million, up 207.9% year on year, due to price revisions and cost reductions. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions for newsprint and other paper implemented from January 2019 and higher revenue at overseas subsidiaries. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥122,963 million, up 1.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥6,417 million, up 590.8% year on year.」
Price revisions for newsprint and other paper and higher revenue at overseas subsidiaries resulted in a 590.8% year-on-year increase in Paper and Pulp segment operating profit. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit due to price revisions for newsprint and other paper implemented from January 2019 and higher revenue at overseas subsidiaries. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥64,829 million, up 4.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥5,448 million, up 143.3% year on year.」
Price revisions for newsprint and other paper and higher revenue at overseas subsidiaries resulted in a 4.7% increase in Paper and Pulp segment revenue and a 143.3% increase in operating profit. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue as sales at overseas subsidiaries remained strong. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The same pattern is presented again: strong sales at overseas subsidiaries increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices reduced profit. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue as sales at overseas subsidiaries remained strong. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The same pattern is presented again: strong sales at overseas subsidiaries increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices reduced profit. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue as sales at overseas subsidiaries remained strong. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The same pattern is presented again: strong sales at overseas subsidiaries increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices reduced profit. - FY2018Higher revenue on strong sales at overseas subsidiaries, but lower profit due to higher raw material and fuel costsAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to strong sales at overseas subsidiaries. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue on strong sales at overseas subsidiaries, while profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to increased sales volumes at overseas subsidiaries and other factors. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The same pattern is presented again: higher sales volumes at overseas subsidiaries increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices reduced profit. Revenue was ¥179,835 million and operating profit was ¥6,010 million. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to increased sales volumes at overseas subsidiaries and other factors. Profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
The same pattern is presented again: higher sales volumes at overseas subsidiaries increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices reduced profit. - FY2018-Q1Higher revenue and improved earnings at overseas subsidiaries, but lower profit due to higher raw material and fuel costsAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to increased sales volumes at overseas subsidiaries and other factors. Although earnings at overseas subsidiaries improved, profit declined due to soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors.」
Higher sales volumes and improved earnings at overseas subsidiaries increased revenue, while soaring raw material and fuel prices and other factors reduced profit in the Paper and Pulp segment. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Although domestic revenue declined, the Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue due to the full-year contribution from Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. and other factors. Profit increased due to improved earnings at overseas consolidated subsidiaries and other factors.」
The Paper and Pulp segment reported revenue of ¥234,576 million and operating profit of ¥10,321 million, due to the full-year contribution from Alberta-Pacific and improved earnings at overseas subsidiaries. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue and profit following the consolidation of Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. as a subsidiary. As a result, the segment's results were as follows: revenue of ¥174,999 million, up 13.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥6,861 million, up 93.4% year on year.」
The Paper and Pulp segment's higher revenue and profit attributable to the consolidation of a subsidiary are shown together with specific revenue and operating profit figures and year-on-year changes. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Paper and Pulp segment reported higher revenue following the consolidation of Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. as a subsidiary. Profit increased due to lower raw material and fuel prices associated with the stronger yen, as well as the consolidation of Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. as a subsidiary.」
In the Paper and Pulp segment, the consolidation of Alberta Pacific as a subsidiary and lower raw material and fuel prices associated with the stronger yen drove higher revenue and profit. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「The pulp and paper business reported higher revenue due to the consolidation of Alpac Forest Products Inc. and Alpac Pulp Sales Inc. as subsidiaries. Profit increased due to lower raw material and fuel prices associated with the stronger yen and the consolidation of the two companies as subsidiaries.」
The consolidation of Alpac and lower raw material and fuel prices associated with the stronger yen contributed to higher revenue and profit in the pulp and paper business.