Service segment earnings improvement through expense reviews
First written in FY2021-Q2. 9 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「Revenue in Blue Flag Pty Ltd's automotive-related data services business increased, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
Higher revenue in the data services business and increased revenue and profit in the services segment were indicated. - FY2026Full-year service revenue and profit upAnnual report
「Revenue and profit increased as revenue grew in Blue Flag Pty Ltd's automotive data services business and advertising expenses at Auto Trader Media Group Limited declined year on year.」
Service segment revenue was ¥4,048 million and segment profit was ¥618 million, with both increasing year on year on higher data services revenue and lower advertising expenses at Auto Trader, among other factors. - FY2026-H1Services shifted to lower revenue and higher profitAnnual report
「In Services, as described above, interest income at Auto Finance Direct Limited, which handles the auto loan business, declined, while lower advertising expenses at Auto Trader Media Group Limited and other factors contributed to revenue. Revenue was ¥1,951 million, down 3.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥160 million, up 46.1%.」
The service segment posted lower revenue because of a decline in interest income, while segment profit increased 46.1% year on year, mainly because of lower advertising expenses at Auto Trader. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In Services, as described above, higher interest income at Auto Finance Direct Limited, which handles the auto loan business, and earnings from Autotrader Media Group Limited, which became a consolidated subsidiary at the end of the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, contributed to revenue growth. However, provisions for doubtful accounts and advertising expenses increased. Revenue was ¥2,025 million, up 39.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥109 million, down 63.7%.」
Revenue increased on loan interest income and earnings from Auto Trader, while segment profit declined 63.7% year on year because of higher provisions for doubtful accounts and advertising expenses. - FY2024Full-year service revenue and profit upAnnual report
「In the service segment, as described above, the decline in revenue at Trade Cars Limited, the subsidiary operating the used-car wholesale business, was offset by higher interest income at Auto Finance Direct Limited, which handles the auto loan business, among other factors. Revenue was ¥10,711 million, up 3.3%.」
The decline in revenue at Trade Cars Limited was offset by higher interest income at Auto Finance Direct Limited and other factors, resulting in service segment revenue of ¥10,711 million and segment profit of ¥787 million. - FY2024-Q3Higher interest income offset lower service revenue, driving profit growthAnnual report
「In Services, as described above, the decline in revenue at Trade Cars Limited, the subsidiary operating the used-car wholesale business, was offset by higher interest income at Auto Finance Direct Limited, which handles the auto loan business, among other factors. Revenue was ¥8,510 million, up 0.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥579 million, up 105.8%.」
The decline in revenue at Trade Cars Limited was offset by higher interest income at Auto Finance Direct Limited and other factors, resulting in higher service segment revenue and a 105.8% year-on-year increase in segment profit. - FY2024-Q2Second-quarter service revenue down, profit upAnnual report
「In Services, as described above, although Trade Cars Limited's sales volume increased, revenue declined because of lower selling prices and other factors. Revenue was ¥5,792 million, down 4.2% year on year, while segment profit was ¥389 million, up 77.5%.」
The service segment posted lower revenue because of lower selling prices, while segment profit was ¥389 million, up 77.5% year on year. - FY2023Full-year service revenue up, profit downAnnual report
「In Services, as described above, although Trade Cars Limited's sales volume declined, revenue increased on higher selling prices and other factors. Revenue was ¥10,367 million, up 8.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥414 million, down 17.4%.」
The service segment posted higher revenue on increased selling prices, while segment profit declined 17.4% year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Services, as described above, revenue benefited from higher sales volume and selling prices at Trade Cars Limited, the subsidiary operating the used-car wholesale business, among other factors. Revenue was ¥3,373 million, up 54.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥146 million, up 20.5%.」
Higher sales volume and selling prices at Trade Cars Limited resulted in service segment revenue of ¥3,373 million and segment profit of ¥146 million, both exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In Services, revenue benefited from the recovery in sales volume and higher selling prices at Trade Cars Limited, the subsidiary operating the used-car wholesale business, among other factors. Revenue was ¥9,561 million, up 53.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥501 million, up 41.3%.」
Supported by the recovery in Trade Cars' sales volume and higher selling prices, service segment revenue was ¥9,561 million and profit was ¥501 million, both exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In Services, although revenue declined because of the poor performance of Universal Rental Cars Limited, the subsidiary operating the rental car business, and the suspension of operations following the decision to withdraw from that business, revenue also benefited from the recovery in sales volume and higher selling prices at Trade Cars Limited, the subsidiary operating the used-car wholesale business, as well as from reductions in various expenses. Revenue was ¥6,229 million, up 3.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥354 million, up 151.2%.」
Despite the decline in revenue following the suspension of the rental car business, reductions in various expenses, the recovery in Trade Cars' sales volume and higher selling prices resulted in service segment profit of ¥354 million, up 151.2% year on year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, segment profit was ¥244 million, compared with profit of ¥46 million in the same period of the previous year, due to expense reviews and other measures.」
Continued expense reviews and other measures resulted in service segment profit of ¥244 million. Profit increased from ¥46 million in the same period of the previous year, with the effects of these measures reflected in the cumulative results for the third quarter. - FY2021-Q2First statedAnnual report
「(Services) As described above, revenue was ¥2,352 million, down 9.2% year on year, due to declines in used vehicle sales and rental car utilization, among other factors. Meanwhile, segment profit was ¥181 million, compared with profit of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year, due to expense reviews and other measures.」
Amid declines in used vehicle sales and rental car utilization, the company reviewed expenses and took other measures, resulting in service segment profit of ¥181 million.