Uncertainty in the Business Environment Due to Labor Shortages
First written in FY2019-Q3. 2 of 4 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2025. Latest entry: 2026-04-10.
Nakamoto Packs moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2023).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 15 of 29 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-04-10WorsenedEarnings
「At the same time, risks include supply constraints caused by labor shortages, worsening trade resulting from U.S. policies, and rising tensions in international affairs, particularly the prolonged situation involving Iran. The outlook therefore remains uncertain.」
Labor shortages continue to be identified as a source of supply constraints, alongside U.S. policies, worsening trade and heightened international tensions. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「At the same time, risks include supply constraints caused by labor shortages, worsening trade conditions due to US policy, and rising tensions in international affairs, leaving the outlook uncertain.」
Labor shortages have become more specifically identified as supply constraints, and are now cited alongside US policy, worsening trade conditions, and rising international tensions as factors contributing to uncertainty. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「At the same time, the outlook remains uncertain because of developments in US-China trade tensions and the impact of labour shortages, among other factors.」
Labor shortages continue to be cited, alongside US-China trade tensions, as a factor contributing to uncertainty over the business outlook. - FY2019-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The outlook remains uncertain owing to the impact of US trade policy trends and labor shortages, among other factors.」
Labour shortages have been expressly identified for the first time as a factor creating uncertainty in the economic outlook. No company-specific loss amount or impact on operations is stated.