Declining General Commercial Printing Revenue and Growth in Packaging and Publishing Printing Revenue
First written in FY2017-Q1. 3 of 40 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-10.
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- FY2026Higher revenue from IPS, BPO and corporate communications, and lower revenue from commercial and packaging printingAnnual report
「Revenue from commercial printing-related services was ¥10,386 million, down 2.9% year on year, revenue from IPS-related services was ¥2,286 million, up 23.2%, and revenue from packaging and package printing-related services was ¥1,488 million, down 4.3%.」
For the full year, commercial printing and packaging revenue declined, while IPS-related revenue increased 23.2%. Corporate communications-related and BPO-related revenue also increased, indicating a shift in the sales mix toward growth areas. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue from commercial printing-related services was ¥4,930 million, down 5.0% year on year, revenue from IPS-related services was ¥1,133 million, up 8.3%, and revenue from packaging and package printing-related services was ¥735 million, up 1.7%. Total revenue was ¥7,795 million, down 0.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥19 million, down 72.5%.」
The sales mix continued to consist of lower revenue from commercial printing-related services and higher revenue from IPS-related and packaging and package-related services. The printing business as a whole reported a 0.7% decline in revenue, while operating profit fell 72.5%. - FY2025Lower commercial printing and BPO-related revenue, higher IPS and packaging revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from commercial printing-related services was ¥10,701 million, down 1.9% year on year, revenue from IPS-related services was ¥1,856 million, up 6.1%, and revenue from packaging and package printing-related services was ¥1,554 million, up 12.7%. Total revenue was ¥15,960 million, down 0.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥123 million, down 40.9%.」
Commercial printing-related services reported lower revenue, while IPS-related services and packaging and package printing-related services reported higher revenue. The printing business as a whole saw a slight decline in revenue, and operating profit fell substantially. - FY2025-H1Lower commercial printing revenue and higher IPS and packaging revenueAnnual report
「In the printing business, revenue from commercial printing-related services was ¥5,188 million, down 1.7% year on year, revenue from IPS-related services was ¥1,046 million, up 7.3%, and revenue from packaging and package printing-related services was ¥723 million, up 12.8%. Total revenue was ¥7,850 million, up 1.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥71 million, down 5.0%.」
Commercial printing-related services reported lower revenue, while IPS-related services and packaging and package printing-related services reported higher revenue, resulting in higher revenue for the printing business as a whole. - FY2024Higher revenue from general commercial printing and lower revenue from packaging and publication printingAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printing was ¥12,354 million, up 0.9% year on year, due to increases in catalogues and other products. Revenue from packaging printing was ¥2,543 million, down 6.2% year on year, due to a decline in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printing was ¥1,120 million, down 3.2%.」
For the full year, revenue from general commercial printing shifted to an increase, while revenue from packaging printing and publication printing declined. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printing was ¥9,258 million, up 2.9% year on year, due to increases in catalogues and other products. Revenue from packaging printing was ¥1,861 million, down 10.2% year on year, due to a decline in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printing was ¥676 million, down 5.7%.」
The sales mix by product category continued to show higher revenue from general commercial printing and lower revenue from packaging printing and publication printing. - FY2024-Q2Continued increase in general commercial printing revenue and decline in packaging and publication printing revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printing was ¥6,089 million, up 5.4% year on year, due to increases in catalogues and other products. Revenue from packaging printing was ¥1,215 million, down 9.2% year on year, due to a decline in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printing was ¥423 million, down 6.9%. Total revenue was ¥7,728 million, up 2.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥74 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥56 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from general commercial printing continued to increase, while revenue from packaging printing and publication printing declined. The printing business as a whole reported higher revenue, and operating results shifted from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit. - FY2024-Q1Higher general commercial revenue, declines in packaging and publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printing was ¥3,207 million, up 6.3% year on year, due to increases in catalogues and other products. Revenue from packaging printing was ¥629 million, down 5.8% year on year, due to a decline in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printing was ¥278 million, down 8.5%.」
Revenue from general commercial printing continued to increase, while revenue from packaging printing and publication printing declined. The difference in the sales mix by product category that had continued from the previous fiscal year was also evident in the first quarter. - FY2023Full-year confirmation of higher general commercial printing revenue and lower packaging and publication printing revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printing was ¥12,248 million, up 4.8% year on year, due to increases in catalogues and BPO-related services, including set assembly. Revenue from packaging printing was ¥2,710 million, down 5.4% year on year, due to a decline in heavy-weight backing sheets and other products, while revenue from publication printing was ¥1,157 million, down 17.4%.」
For the full year, revenue from general commercial printing increased, while revenue from packaging printing and publication printing declined. An increase in BPO-related services and other business was reported in general commercial printing. - FY2023-Q3Continued increase in general commercial printing revenue and decline in packaging and publication printing revenueAnnual report
「In the printing business, packaging printing and publication printing declined. However, due to increases in BPO-related services, including catalogues and set assembly in general commercial printing, revenue was ¥11,788 million, up 1.7% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥8 million, compared with operating profit of ¥181 million in the same period of the previous year.」
General commercial printing and BPO-related services increased, resulting in higher revenue for the printing business, while packaging and publication printing declined. Operating results shifted from a profit of ¥181 million in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥8 million. - FY2023-Q2Higher general commercial revenue, declines in packaging and publication revenueAnnual report
「General commercial printing 5,775,078 5,572,481 Packaging printing 1,339,313 1,478,540 Publication printing 455,126 560,954」
Compared with the same period of the previous year, revenue from general commercial printing increased, while revenue from packaging printing and publication printing declined. The sales mix by product category has changed from the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q1Change in sales mix by product categoryAnnual report
「In the printing business, IPS-related services handling personal information and BPO-related services, including set assembly, increased. However, due to declines in publication printing and packaging and package printing, revenue was ¥3,990 million, down 1.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥12 million, down 92.9%.」
IPS-related and BPO-related business increased, while publication printing and packaging and package printing declined, resulting in lower revenue and a substantial decline in operating profit for the printing business. - FY2022Higher general commercial and packaging revenue, lower publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥11,688 million, up 13.7% year on year. Although periodicals and other products declined, this was more than offset by increases in catalogs and printed materials containing personal information. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,863 million, up 1.5%, due to a slight increase in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,402 million, down 2.3%.」
For the full year, revenue increased from general commercial printing and packaging printing, while revenue from publication printing declined. In general commercial printing, a decline in periodicals coincided with increases in catalogues and personal-information-related printed materials. - FY2022-Q3Higher general commercial and packaging revenue, lower publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥8,495 million, up 12.9% year on year, due to an increase in catalogs and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,219 million, up 12.4%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥871 million, down 2.2%.」
For the nine months ended the third quarter, general commercial and packaging printed materials posted higher revenue, while publication printed materials posted lower revenue. - FY2022-Q2Confirmation of higher general commercial and packaging revenue and lower publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥5,572 million, up 18.2% year on year, due to an increase in catalogs and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,478 million, up 7.6%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥560 million, down 7.6%.」
General commercial and packaging printed materials posted higher revenue, while publication printed materials declined 7.6% year on year. - FY2022-Q1Confirmation of higher general commercial and packaging revenue and lower publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥2,939 million, up 20.7% year on year, due to increases in catalogs and printed materials containing personal information. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥748 million, up 16.2%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥349 million, down 3.4%.」
General commercial and packaging printed materials posted higher revenue, while publication printed materials declined 3.4% year on year. Compared with the previous full-year mix of lower general commercial and publication revenue and higher packaging revenue, general commercial printed materials turned to higher revenue. - FY2021Full-year confirmation of lower general commercial and publication revenue and higher packaging revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥10,294 million, down 10.1% year on year. Although direct mail and other products containing personal information, which were relatively less affected, increased amid stagnation in private consumption and corporate activity caused by the spread of COVID-19, this was outweighed by declines in the company's main products, including catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,820 million, up 5.1%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,436 million, down 6.0%.」
For the full year, revenue from general commercial and publication printed materials declined, while packaging printed materials posted higher revenue. Within general commercial printed materials, direct mail increased, indicating a change in the demand mix within the category. - FY2021-Q3Declines in general commercial and publication revenue, packaging revenue broadly flatAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥7,534 million, down 12.3% year on year, as declines in catalogs, newspaper inserts, and other products continued due in part to stagnation in private consumption and corporate activity caused by the spread of COVID-19. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,975 million, broadly unchanged from the previous year and up 0.9%, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥893 million, down 7.6%.」
General commercial and publication printed materials declined 12.3% and 7.6%, respectively, while packaging printed materials were broadly flat, up 0.9%. - FY2021-Q2Decline in general commercial revenue, increase in packaging revenue, continued decline in publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥4,717 million, down 17.5% year on year, as catalogs, newspaper inserts, and other products declined substantially due in part to the significant restrictions on economic activity caused by the spread of COVID-19. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,374 million, up 5.8%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥607 million, down 10.9%.」
General commercial and publication printed materials declined 17.5% and 10.9%, respectively, while packaging printed materials increased 5.8%. General commercial printed materials turned to a decline from the previous fiscal year, while the mix of higher packaging revenue and lower publication revenue continued. - FY2021-Q1Decline in general commercial revenue, increase in packaging revenue, continued decline in publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥2,435 million, down 14.3% year on year, due to declines in catalogs, newspaper inserts, and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥644 million, up 12.1%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥361 million, down 1.1%.」
General commercial, packaging, and publication printed materials declined 14.3%, increased 12.1%, and declined 1.1%, respectively. Compared with the previous full-year mix of higher general commercial and packaging revenue and lower publication revenue, general commercial printed materials turned to a decline. - FY2020Full-year confirmation of higher general commercial and packaging revenue and lower publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥11,444 million, up 8.9% year on year. Although newspaper inserts and other products declined, this was more than offset by increases in direct mail and other products containing personal information. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,682 million, up 12.4%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,528 million, down 15.2%.」
For the full year, the product mix was confirmed as higher revenue from general commercial and packaging printed materials and lower revenue from publication printed materials. - FY2020-Q3Higher revenue from general commercial and packaging printing, publication revenue turns lowerAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥8,590 million, up 9.9% year on year, due to increases in periodicals, catalogs, and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,959 million, up 8.5%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥966 million, down 18.9%.」
General commercial and packaging printed materials posted higher revenue, while publication printed materials declined 18.9% year on year, changing the trend by product category. - FY2020-Q2Higher revenue from general commercial and packaging printing, continued decline in publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥5,720 million, up 13.8% year on year, due to increases in catalogs, postcards, and other products with adhesive closures. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,298 million, up 6.4%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥682 million, down 19.7%.」
General commercial and packaging printed materials increased 13.8% and 6.4%, respectively, turning to higher revenue in both categories. Publication printed materials continued to decline, down 19.7%. - FY2020-Q1Higher general commercial revenue, declines in packaging and publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥2,840 million, up 4.6% year on year, due to increases in postcards and other products with adhesive closures. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥574 million, down 8.0%, due to declines in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥365 million, down 21.2%.」
General commercial printed materials turned to higher revenue, while packaging printed materials continued to decline and the decline in publication printed materials widened to 21.2% year on year. - FY2019Higher general commercial revenue, declines in packaging and publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥10,510 million, up 3.5% year on year, due to increases in catalogs, direct mail, and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,387 million, down 10.4%, due to declines in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,803 million, down 3.4%.」
For the full year, general commercial printed materials turned to a 3.5% increase year on year, while packaging and publication printed materials declined 10.4% and 3.4%, respectively. - FY2019-Q3Continued growth in general commercial revenue, declines in packaging and publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥7,814 million, up 2.6% year on year, due to increases in catalogs, brochures, and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,806 million, down 13.7%, due to declines in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,192 million, down 4.1%. Total revenue was ¥10,813 million, down 1.3%, and operating loss was ¥22 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥4 million in the same period of the previous year.」
General commercial printed materials continued to post higher revenue, increasing 2.6% year on year, while packaging and publication printed materials declined 13.7% and 4.1%, respectively. Publication printed materials turned from higher revenue in the previous cumulative quarter to lower revenue, and the printing business's operating loss widened. - FY2019-Q2Decline in packaging revenue, increases in general commercial and publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥5,026 million, up 3.9% year on year, due to increases in catalogs, brochures, and other products. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,220 million, down 12.1%, due to declines in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥849 million, up 4.5%.」
General commercial printed materials turned from lower revenue in the same period of the previous year to higher revenue, and publication printed materials also posted higher revenue. Packaging printed materials, however, turned from higher revenue to a 12.1% decline. - FY2019-Q1Packaging printed materials turned to a declineAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥2,716 million, down 0.7% year on year, as declines in forms and other products outweighed increases in catalogs and brochures. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥624 million, down 16.7%, due to declines in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥464 million, up 18.3%.」
General commercial printed materials declined 0.7% year on year and packaging printed materials declined 16.7%, turning from higher revenue in the same period of the previous year to lower revenue. Publication printed materials increased 18.3%, widening the increase. - FY2018Full-year decline in general commercial revenue, increases in packaging and publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥10,158 million, down 5.6% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,663 million, up 1.0%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,865 million, up 11.6%.」
For the full year, revenue from general commercial printed materials continued to decline, while packaging and publication printed materials posted higher revenue. The increase in packaging revenue narrowed from the previous cumulative quarter, while the increase in publication revenue widened. - FY2018-Q3Continued decline in general commercial revenue, narrower growth in packaging, and stronger growth in publicationAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥7,619 million, down 5.4% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,093 million, up 6.8%, due to an increase in packages, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,243 million, up 7.2%.」
Revenue from general commercial printed materials continued to decline, while packaging and publication printed materials posted higher revenue. Compared with the six months ended the second quarter, the increase in packaging revenue narrowed, while the increase in publication revenue widened. - FY2018-Q2Wider decline in general commercial revenue, continued growth in packaging, and a shift to growth in publicationAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥4,839 million, down 7.0% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,389 million, up 9.8%, due to an increase in packages, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥812 million, up 0.9%. Total revenue was ¥7,042 million, down 3.2%, and operating loss was ¥94 million, compared with operating income of ¥66 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The decline in general commercial printed materials widened to 7.0% year on year, while packaging printed materials continued to post higher revenue. Publication printed materials increased 0.9%, turning to growth from the previous trend of declining revenue. - FY2018-Q1Accelerating growth in packaging revenue, continued decline in publication revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥2,735 million, down 0.5% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥750 million, up 38.2%, due to an increase in packages, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥392 million, down 8.5%.」
Revenue from general commercial printed materials continued to decline, and publication printed materials also posted lower revenue, while packaging printed materials increased 38.2% year on year, widening the increase. - FY2017Full-year increase in packaging revenue, decreases in general commercial and publication printingAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥10,763 million, down 4.6% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥2,636 million, up 22.7%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,672 million, down 7.6%.」
For the full year, revenue from general commercial and publication printed materials declined, while revenue from packaging printed materials increased 22.7%. - FY2017-Q3Trends by product category continued, with stronger growth in packagingAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥8,052 million, down 4.2% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,959 million, up 27.5%, due to increases in packages and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥1,160 million, down 5.2%.」
Revenue from general commercial and publication printed materials continued to decline, while revenue from packaging printed materials increased 27.5% year on year, widening the increase. The product mix of increases and decreases changed in part from the second quarter. - FY2017-Q2Some changes in trends by product categoryAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥5,204 million, down 2.0% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥1,266 million, up 23.2%, due to increases in bags and packages, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥805 million, down 2.4%.」
The declines in general commercial printed materials and the increases in packaging printed materials continued, while publication printed materials, which had posted higher revenue in the first quarter, were down 2.4% for the six months ended the second quarter. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Revenue from general commercial printed materials was ¥2,700.5 million, down 1.9% year on year, due to declines in catalogs and newspaper inserts. Revenue from packaging printed materials was ¥543 million, up 4.2%, due to increases in bags and other products, while revenue from publication printed materials was ¥429 million, up 8.3%.」
The sales mix within the printing business changed, with revenue from general commercial printed materials declining while revenue from packaging and publication printed materials increased.