Printing business: lower revenue, higher profit
First written in FY2017-Q3. 2 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Due to lower sales of commercial printed materials, including publications for local governments, and the transfer of newspaper printing production, which was discontinued in January 2026, to the consolidated subsidiary 光村高速オフセット株式会社, net sales were ¥13,278 million, down 5.6% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥371 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥313 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business posted a 5.6% decline in revenue due to lower volumes of commercial printing and the transfer of newspaper printing production functions, while its operating loss widened from ¥313 million to ¥371 million. - 2026-05-13OtherRevisions to earnings forecasts
「Due to declines in commercial printing, including fewer publications issued by local governments, and the transfer of newspaper printing production to 光村高速オフセット株式会社, a consolidated subsidiary, following the suspension of newspaper printing in January 2026, net sales were ¥13,278 million, down 5.6% year on year, and the segment loss, or operating loss, was ¥371 million, compared with a loss of ¥313 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Reports that the printing business recorded lower sales and that its segment operating loss widened from the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1Revenue down, operating loss reducedAnnual report
「Although sales of commercial printed materials, including publications for local governments, declined, net sales were ¥6,280 million, down 5.4% year on year. Partly reflecting the effect of appropriate product pricing, the segment loss (operating loss) narrowed to ¥229 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥430 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 5.4% decline in sales due to lower sales of commercial printed materials, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥430 million to ¥229 million because of the effect of appropriate product pricing. - FY2025-H1Slight Revenue Growth and Wider Operating LossAnnual report
「Although publications for local governments and heavy-duty envelopes increased, sales of office printed materials declined, resulting in net sales of ¥6,638 million, up 0.3% year on year. As raw material costs remained high, the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥450 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥295 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 0.3% increase in sales due to higher sales of heavy-duty envelopes and other products, while the operating loss widened from ¥295 million to ¥450 million because of higher raw material costs. - FY2024-Q3Higher revenue but narrower operating lossAnnual report
「Due to higher sales of medical packages, labels and other products, net sales were ¥10,616 million, up 1.3% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥261 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥337 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 1.3% increase in sales due to higher sales of medical packages, labels and other products, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥337 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥261 million. - FY2024-Q2Revenue down, operating loss reducedAnnual report
「Although sales of packages and other products increased, sales of publishing printed materials and other products declined, resulting in net sales of ¥6,618 million, down 0.4% year on year. As raw material costs remained high, the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥295 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥337 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 0.4% decline in sales, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥337 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥295 million. - FY2024-Q1Flat sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Due in part to higher sales of packages and other products, net sales were ¥3,361 million, up 0.0% year on year, but higher raw material costs resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥124 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥35 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded sales roughly in line with the same period of the previous year due to higher sales of packages and other products, but the operating loss widened from ¥35 million to ¥124 million because of higher raw material costs. - FY2023-Q3Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Although sales of exhibition catalogues and other products increased, sales of catalogs, brochures and office printed materials declined. Net sales were ¥10,479 million, down 4.2% year on year. Despite efforts to revise product prices, the company was unable to offset the impact of the temporary suspension of production at the Kusaka Plant and higher costs resulting from increased fuel and raw material prices, and recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥373 million, compared with segment profit of ¥179 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 4.2% decline in sales and turned from profit of ¥179 million in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥373 million because the temporary production suspension and higher costs could not be offset despite product price revisions. - FY2023-Q2Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Although sales of exhibition catalogues and other products increased, sales of catalogs, brochures and office printed materials declined. Net sales were ¥6,643 million, down 3.5% year on year, while higher raw material costs and the temporary suspension of production at the Kusaka Plant resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥337 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥10 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 3.5% decline in sales, while the operating loss widened from ¥10 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥337 million because of higher raw material costs and the temporary suspension of production at the Kusaka Plant. - FY2023-Q1Revenue decline and move into operating lossAnnual report
「Although sales of exhibition catalogues and other products increased, sales of catalogs and brochures declined. Net sales were ¥3,361 million, down 2.3% year on year, while higher raw material costs contributed to a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥35 million, compared with segment profit of ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 2.3% decline in sales as the decrease in catalogs and brochures exceeded the increase in exhibition catalogues, while higher raw material costs caused operating results to deteriorate from roughly breakeven to a loss of ¥35 million. - FY2022-Q3Lower revenue and a return to operating profitabilityAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥10,937 million, compared with ¥11,006 million in the same period of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥179 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥455 million.」
The printing business recorded lower sales than in the same period of the previous year, while segment operating results improved from a loss of ¥455 million to profit of ¥179 million. - FY2022-Q2Flat sales, improved operating resultsAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥6,886 million, compared with ¥6,861 million in the same period of the previous year, and the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥10 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥483 million.」
The printing business recorded sales roughly in line with the same period of the previous year, while the segment operating loss narrowed substantially from ¥483 million to ¥10 million. - FY2022-Q1Lower sales, improved operating resultsAnnual report
「In general printing, conditions remained difficult, despite an increase in logistics forms and declines in flyers, catalogs and other products. In newspaper printing, conditions also remained difficult because the number of copies declined as newspaper readership fell. As a result, net sales were ¥3,440 million, compared with ¥3,445 million in the same period of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥0 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥225 million.」
The printing business recorded lower sales due to declines in flyers, catalogs and other products and newspaper printing, but segment operating results improved from a loss of ¥225 million in the same period of the previous year to roughly breakeven. - FY2021Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Although demand for delivery labels and forms increased, net sales declined 12.3% year on year to ¥14,430 million because of lower sales of promotional printed materials amid weak promotional demand. In terms of profitability, the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥521 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥126 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 12.3% decline in sales amid weak promotional demand despite higher sales of delivery labels and forms, while the operating loss widened to ¥521 million. - FY2021-Q3Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Due in part to declines in flyers, catalogs and brochures resulting from lower promotional demand, net sales were ¥11,006 million, down 12.6% year on year, and the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥455 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥98 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 12.6% decline in sales due to lower promotional demand, while the operating loss widened from ¥98 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥455 million. - FY2021-Q2Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Due in part to declines in flyers, catalogs and brochures associated with lower promotional demand, net sales were ¥6,861 million, down 15.0% year on year, and the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥483 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥163 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 15.0% decline in sales due to lower promotional demand, while the operating loss widened from ¥163 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥483 million. - FY2021-Q1Lower sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Due in part to declines in flyers, catalogs and brochures associated with lower promotional demand, net sales were ¥3,445 million, down 13.2% year on year, and the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥225 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥153 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 13.2% decline in sales due to lower promotional demand, while the operating loss widened from ¥153 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥225 million. - FY2020Higher sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥16,460 million, up 2.8% year on year, but without a contribution from 新村印刷株式会社, the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥126 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥25 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 2.8% increase in sales due to the consolidation of 新村印刷, but the operating loss widened from ¥25 million in the previous year to ¥126 million. - FY2020-Q3Higher sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「The consolidation of 新村印刷株式会社 as a subsidiary from the third quarter of the previous fiscal year contributed to net sales of ¥12,594 million, up 5.1% year on year. In terms of profitability, however, without a contribution from 新村印刷株式会社, the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥98 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥10 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 5.1% increase in sales due to the consolidation of 新村印刷, but the operating loss widened from ¥10.72 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥98.59 million. - FY2020-Q2Higher sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「The consolidation of 新村印刷株式会社 as a subsidiary from the third quarter of the previous fiscal year contributed to net sales of ¥8,075 million, up 14.7% year on year. In terms of profitability, however, without a contribution from 新村印刷株式会社, the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥163 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥77 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 14.7% increase in sales due to the consolidation of 新村印刷, but the operating loss widened from ¥77.53 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥163.81 million. - FY2020-Q1Higher sales, wider operating lossAnnual report
「The consolidation of 新村印刷株式会社 as a subsidiary from the third quarter of the previous fiscal year contributed to net sales of ¥3,971 million, up 11.7% year on year. In terms of profitability, however, production adjustments associated with revisions to delivery forms contributed to a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥153 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥71 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded an 11.7% increase in sales due to the consolidation of 新村印刷, but the operating loss widened from ¥71 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥153 million. - FY2019Higher revenue; swing to an operating lossAnnual report
「Although sales of delivery forms and promotional printed materials declined, the consolidation of 新村印刷株式会社 as a subsidiary contributed to net sales of ¥16,006 million, up 8.4% year on year. The company nevertheless recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥25 million, compared with segment profit of ¥102 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded an 8.4% increase in sales due to the consolidation of 新村印刷, but turned from operating profit of ¥102 million in the previous year to an operating loss of ¥25 million. - FY2019-Q3Higher revenue; swing to an operating lossAnnual report
「Although sales of delivery forms and promotional printed materials declined, the consolidation of 新村印刷株式会社 as a subsidiary contributed to net sales of ¥11,987 million, up 5.8% year on year. In terms of profitability, however, the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥10 million, compared with segment profit of ¥141 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 5.8% increase in sales due to the consolidation of 新村印刷, but turned from operating profit of ¥141 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥10 million. - FY2019-Q2Lower sales, operating loss continuesAnnual report
「Due in part to lower sales of delivery forms and promotional printed materials, net sales were ¥7,040 million, down 2.3% year on year, and the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥77 million, compared with segment profit of ¥29 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 2.3% decline in sales and turned from operating profit of ¥29 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥77 million. - FY2019-Q1Revenue decline and move into operating lossAnnual report
「Due in part to lower sales of delivery forms, net sales were ¥3,556 million, down 4.5% year on year, and the company recorded a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥71 million, compared with segment profit of ¥72 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The printing business recorded a 4.5% decline in sales due in part to lower sales of delivery forms and turned from segment profit to an operating loss of ¥71 million. - FY2018Revenue and Profit DeclineAnnual report
「Due in part to lower sales of newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials such as calendars, net sales were ¥14,769 million, down 6.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥102 million, down 78.0%.」
The printing business recorded a 6.6% decline in sales due to lower newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials, while segment profit declined 78.0%. - FY2018-Q3Revenue and Profit DeclineAnnual report
「① Printing business Due in part to lower sales of newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials such as calendars, net sales were ¥11,332 million, down 6.5% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥156 million, down 62.3%.」
The printing business recorded year-on-year declines in both sales and segment profit due to lower sales of newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials. - FY2018-Q2Revenue and Profit DeclineAnnual report
「Due in part to lower sales of newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials, net sales were ¥7,205 million, down 7.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥39 million, down 75.7%.」
The printing business recorded lower sales and segment profit because of declines in newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials. - FY2018-Q1Revenue and Profit DeclineAnnual report
「Although sales of delivery forms increased, sales of newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials declined. Net sales were ¥3,724 million, down 4.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥77 million, down 9.7%.」
The printing business recorded higher sales of delivery forms, but sales and segment profit both declined because of lower sales of newspaper-related products and promotional printed materials. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥15,805 million, down 2.3% year on year, due to declines in sales of business forms and newspaper-related products, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥484 million, up 108.9%, owing to cost reductions including labor and power costs.」
The printing business recorded lower sales, while segment profit increased 108.9% year on year owing to cost reductions including labor and power costs. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales of campaign flyers and point-of-purchase materials for customers increased, sales related to newspapers declined. Net sales were ¥12,122 million, down 1.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥414 million, up 87.0%.」
The printing business recorded lower sales due to a decline in newspaper-related sales, while segment profit increased 87.0% year on year.