Strengthening Profitability
First written in FY2016-Q2. 13 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 18 of 108 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026-H1Revenue growth but declines in operating profit, ordinary profit, and net profitAnnual report
「As a result, operating revenue was ¥102,735 million, up 3.1% year on year; operating profit was ¥2,960 million, down 3.6%; ordinary profit was ¥2,481 million, down 5.7%; and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,263 million, down 13.9%.」
Operating revenue increased 3.1% year on year, while operating profit declined 3.6%, ordinary profit declined 5.7%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 13.9%. - 2026-07-03OtherEarnings
「As a result, operating revenue was ¥102,735 million, up 3.1% year on year; operating profit was ¥2,960 million, down 3.6%; ordinary profit was ¥2,481 million, down 5.7%; and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,263 million, down 13.9%.」
Operating revenue increased, while operating profit, ordinary profit, and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent fell below the same period of the previous year. - FY2025Operating revenue and operating profit up, ordinary profit and net income downAnnual report
「Operating revenue was ¥202.602 billion, up 3.8% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥5.644 billion, up 1.5%; ordinary profit was ¥4.820 billion, down 1.4%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2.648 billion, down 0.5%.」
Operating revenue and operating profit exceeded the previous fiscal year, while ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below it. - FY2025-H1Consolidated profit declined despite higher revenueAnnual report
「For the interim consolidated accounting period, operating revenue was ¥99.660 billion, up 4.5% year on year; operating profit was ¥3.071 billion, down 5.2%; ordinary profit was ¥2.630 billion, down 11.4%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1.467 billion, down 11.4%.」
Operating revenue increased 4.5% year on year, while operating profit declined 5.2%, and ordinary profit and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent both declined 11.4%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「① Revenue from the shared logistics business increased due to recovery from the previous year's shortage of egg supplies and appropriate-rate measures. Although transport and warehouse costs increased, profit rose due to higher profit from increased revenue, the government's measures to mitigate electricity costs in response to the surge in electricity prices in the first half of the previous year, and lower depreciation expense following the recognition of impairment losses in the previous fiscal year. As a result, operating revenue was ¥64.645 billion, up 4.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1.375 billion, up 221.0%.」
The shared logistics business recorded higher profit due to appropriate-rate measures, higher revenue, the government's electricity-cost mitigation measures and lower depreciation expense. Consolidated operating profit also increased to ¥3.239 billion, up 75.2% year on year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「① Revenue from the shared logistics business increased due to a gradual recovery from the impact of the shortage of egg supplies and appropriate-rate measures. Although transport and warehouse costs increased, profit increased due to higher profit from increased revenue and lower depreciation expense. As a result, operating revenue was ¥31.491 billion, up 3.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥380 million, up 3,317.5%.」
In the shared logistics business, profit increased due to appropriate-rate measures, higher revenue and lower depreciation expense, with operating profit up 3,317.5% year on year. Consolidated operating profit also increased 82.1% year on year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to higher profit from increased revenue, progress in appropriate-rate measures and cost improvements in response to higher diesel and electricity costs, warehouse and transport costs, labor costs and other expenses drove operating profit above the previous year. As a result, for the consolidated fiscal year, operating revenue was ¥184.617 billion, up 2.8% from the previous fiscal year; operating profit was ¥4.030 billion, up 9.1%; and ordinary profit was ¥3.470 billion, up 6.5%.」
Appropriate-rate measures and cost improvements progressed as a response to higher costs, with operating profit increasing 9.1% and ordinary profit increasing 6.5% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3Operating revenue and operating profit up, ordinary profit and net income downAnnual report
「As a result, for the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥137.361 billion, up 2.7% year on year; operating profit was ¥3.037 billion, up 2.0%; ordinary profit was ¥2.652 billion, down 1.0%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1.155 billion, down 10.3%.」
Operating revenue and operating profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, while ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below it. - FY2023-Q2Operating revenue up and operating profit turns down, while ordinary profit and net income declineAnnual report
「As a result, for the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥90.201 billion, up 2.4% year on year; operating profit was ¥1.848 billion, down 0.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1.609 billion, down 3.4%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥589 million, down 19.5%.」
Although operating revenue increased, operating profit turned down year on year, and ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent also declined. - FY2023-Q1Operating profit up, ordinary profit and net income downAnnual report
「As a result, for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥44.377 billion, up 2.6% year on year; operating profit was ¥654 million, up 5.3%; ordinary profit was ¥488 million, down 3.5%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥140 million, down 41.9%.」
Operating revenue and operating profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, while ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below it. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Although conventional logistics costs and diesel prices increased, along with electricity costs, progress in increasing profit through higher revenue, improving costs and implementing appropriate-rate measures drove operating profit above the previous year. As a result, for the consolidated fiscal year, operating revenue was ¥179.649 billion, up 2.1% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥3.695 billion, up 1.6%.」
Despite factors driving costs higher, operating profit increased 1.6% from the previous fiscal year through higher revenue, cost improvements and progress on appropriate-rate measures. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are working to improve margins through maximum utilization of existing resources, create social value in response to changes in the business environment, stabilize overseas operations and strengthen the foundation for further expansion. As a result, for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥43.247 billion, up 1.4% year on year, while operating profit was ¥621 million, up 96.7%.」
With a focus on improving margins through maximum utilization of existing resources, operating profit increased 96.7% year on year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2021, the final year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings capacity and simplify operations, promote work-style reform and establish an overseas business structure, under the theme of “a year to leverage thorough execution and pursue higher productivity.” As a result, for the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥131.431 billion, up 2.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥2.824 billion, up 63.6%.」
While strengthening earnings capacity and simplifying operations, operating profit for the cumulative third quarter increased 63.6% year on year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2021, the final year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings capacity and simplify operations, promote work-style reform and establish an overseas business structure, under the theme of “a year to leverage thorough execution and pursue higher productivity.” As a result, for the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥86.721 billion, up 1.9%; operating profit was ¥1.579 billion, up 70.4%; ordinary profit was ¥1.447 billion, up 76.7%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥559 million, up 390.1%.」
While strengthening earnings capacity and simplifying operations, operating profit increased 70.4% year on year and ordinary profit increased 76.7%, reversing the decline in profit recorded in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1Significant profit decline in the first quarterAnnual report
「As a result, for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥42.669 billion, down 0.2% year on year, while operating profit was ¥322 million, down 43.8%.」
Although efforts were made to collect appropriate rates and improve costs, operating profit declined 43.8% year on year due to lower shipment volumes and other factors. - FY2020Significant full-year profit declineAnnual report
「Operating revenue fell below the previous year as shipment volumes declined due to lower consumption, including demand for eating out. Although efforts were made to collect appropriate rates, streamline transport operations and reduce expenses, operating profit fell below the previous year due to lower profit from reduced shipment volumes and the front-loading of investments in labor-saving equipment. As a result, for the consolidated fiscal year, operating revenue was ¥171.171 billion, down 0.6% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥2.601 billion, down 37.1%.」
Although the company proceeded with collecting appropriate rates, streamlining transport operations and reducing expenses, full-year operating profit declined 37.1% from the previous fiscal year due to lower shipment volumes and front-loaded investment in labor-saving equipment. - FY2020-Q3Significant profit decline in the cumulative third quarterAnnual report
「As a result, for the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥128.083 billion, down 0.2% from the same period of the previous year; operating profit was ¥1.726 billion, down 48.8%; ordinary profit was ¥1.636 billion, down 55.2%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥364 million, down 81.2%.」
For the cumulative third quarter, operating revenue declined 0.2% year on year, operating profit declined 48.8%, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent declined 81.2%. - FY2020-Q2Significant profit decline in the second quarterAnnual report
「In fiscal 2020, the second year of the medium-term management plan, we pursued stronger earnings capacity, simpler operations, investment to expand capabilities and a more comfortable working environment, aiming for solid growth through the reliable execution of our business strategy. However, the significant decline in consumption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in difficult operating conditions. As a result, for the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥85.064 billion, up 0.6%, while operating profit was ¥926 million, down 57.2%.」
While measures to strengthen earnings capacity and other initiatives continued, operating revenue increased only slightly and operating profit declined 57.2% year on year due to lower consumption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. - FY2020-Q1Revenue increased but profit declined in the first quarterAnnual report
「In fiscal 2020, the second year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings capacity, simplify operations, invest to expand capabilities and create a more comfortable working environment, with the aim of achieving solid growth through the reliable execution of our business strategy. As a result, for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥42.757 billion, up 4.3% year on year, while operating profit was ¥573 million, down 22.3%.」
While measures including efforts to strengthen earnings capacity progressed, operating revenue increased 4.3% in the first quarter, but operating profit declined 22.3%. - FY2019Full-year profit declined despite progress on initiativesAnnual report
「Although profit benefited from higher operating revenue and progress in collecting appropriate rates, operating profit fell below the previous fiscal year due to lower profit from a decline in existing transactions, higher transport costs and the costs of launching new centers. As a result, for the consolidated fiscal year, operating revenue was ¥172.185 billion, up 1.8% from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥4.133 billion, down 12.0%.」
Although operating revenue increased, operating profit declined 12.0% from the previous fiscal year due to a decline in existing transactions that outweighed progress in collecting appropriate rates, higher transport costs and the costs of launching new centers. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2019, the first year of the medium-term management plan, we are working to strengthen earnings capacity, pursue unmanned and labor-saving operations, secure transportation capacity and create a more comfortable working environment, toward sustainable growth while depreciation expense is expected to increase as a result of major investments.」
Efforts to strengthen earnings capacity in fiscal 2019 remain ongoing. Operating profit declined 8.7% year on year, but no new changes to the measures themselves to strengthen earnings capacity have been indicated. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to higher profit from the expansion of new and existing business, progress was made in collecting appropriate rates and streamlining transport operations, although results were affected by higher labor costs and higher selling, general and administrative expenses for future business expansion. As a result, revenue from the shared logistics business was ¥56.192 billion, an increase of ¥1.751 billion, or 3.2%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥1.159 billion, a decrease of ¥35 million, or 3.0%.」
While progress was made in collecting appropriate rates and streamlining transport operations, operating profit in the shared logistics business declined 3.0% year on year due to higher labor and operating expenses. Consolidated operating profit increased 0.2% year on year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although profit was affected by lower profit from a decline in existing transactions and higher transport costs, profit increased through the expansion of new and existing business, while progress was made in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency. As a result, revenue from the shared logistics business was ¥27.151 billion, an increase of ¥660 million, or 2.5%, from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥308 million, an increase of ¥95 million, or 45.0%.」
The expansion of new and existing business, streamlining of transport operations and improvement of storage efficiency progressed, and operating profit in the shared logistics business increased 45.0% year on year. Consolidated operating profit also increased 34.9% year on year. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Although profit benefited from higher operating revenue and progress in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency, transport costs and fuel procurement costs increased, resulting in lower profit.」
Although progress was made in streamlining operations and improving storage efficiency, operating profit declined 4.0% from the previous fiscal year due to higher costs. The new plan projects operating profit of ¥4.8 billion for fiscal 2019. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although profit benefited from higher operating revenue and progress in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency, transport costs and fuel procurement costs increased, resulting in lower profit. As a result, for the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥125.903 billion, an increase of ¥7.093 billion, or 6.0%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥3.693 billion, a decrease of ¥45 million, or 1.2%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Although progress in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency continued to be reported, operating profit declined 1.2% year on year due to higher transport and fuel procurement costs. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although profit benefited from higher operating revenue and progress in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency, transport costs and fuel procurement costs increased, resulting in lower profit. As a result, for the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥82.339 billion, an increase of ¥4.615 billion, or 5.9%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥2.163 billion, a decrease of ¥214 million, or 9.0%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Although progress was made in streamlining operations and improving storage efficiency, operating profit for the cumulative second quarter declined 9.0% year on year due to higher transport and fuel procurement costs. Measures to strengthen earnings capacity remain ongoing. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Although profit benefited from higher operating revenue and progress in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency, transport costs, labor costs and fuel procurement costs increased, resulting in lower profit. As a result, for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period, operating revenue was ¥39.932 billion, an increase of ¥2.922 billion, or 7.9%, from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥546 million, a decrease of ¥438 million, or 44.5%, from the same period of the previous year.」
Although progress was made in streamlining transport operations and improving storage efficiency, operating profit declined 44.5% year on year due to higher transport costs, labor costs and fuel procurement costs. Measures to strengthen earnings capacity remain ongoing. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「On the profit side, although fuel procurement costs and labor costs associated with personnel additions increased, profit increased as the rise in profit from new business and expanded areas was supplemented by progress in rationalizing and improving transportation operations and improving storage efficiency.」
Progress in rationalization and efficiency improvements, storage efficiency, and new business and expanded areas resulted in operating profit of ¥4.892 billion, up 1.1% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「On the profit side, although fuel procurement costs and labor costs associated with replacing personnel increased, profit increased as the rise in profit from new business and expanded areas was supplemented by progress in rationalizing and improving transportation operations and improving storage efficiency. As a result, during the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year, operating revenue increased by ¥4.461 billion, or 3.9%, year on year to ¥118.810 billion; operating profit increased by ¥267 million, or 7.7%, to ¥3.739 billion; ordinary profit increased by ¥146 million, or 4.0%, to ¥3.782 billion; and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased by ¥313 million, or 17.8%, to ¥2.076 billion.」
Progress in rationalizing and improving transportation operations, improving storage efficiency, and increasing profit through new business and expanded areas resulted in operating profit rising 7.7% year on year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On the profit side, although transportation costs increased and personnel expenses and other costs associated with new locations rose, profit increased as the rise in profit from new business and expanded areas was supplemented by progress in rationalizing and improving transportation operations and improving storage efficiency. As a result, during the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, operating revenue increased by ¥2.533 billion, or 3.4%, year on year to ¥77.723 billion, while operating profit was ¥2.377 billion, an increase of ¥253 million, or 11.9%, year on year」
Progress in rationalizing and improving transportation operations, improving storage efficiency, and increasing profit through new business and expanded areas resulted in operating profit rising 11.9% year on year. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Fiscal 2017, the second year of the medium-term management plan, is positioned as the year to “establish the business foundation and bring new initiatives to fruition,” and the company is working on strengthening profitability, rebuilding transportation functions, reorganizing the network, improving logistics quality, and developing human resources.」
The company continues to list strengthening profitability as an initiative. Although consolidated operating profit declined 6.9% year on year due to higher transportation costs and personnel expenses associated with new locations, the company also reported progress in efficiency initiatives. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「① Revenue from the joint logistics business declined because the decrease in existing transactions outweighed growth in new business and expanded areas. On the profit side, although profit was affected by the decline in operating revenue and higher cargo-handling costs, profit increased as the rise in profit from new business and expanded areas was supplemented by progress in reducing transportation costs and improving storage efficiency.」
The company reported increased profit from new business and expanded areas, along with progress in reducing transportation costs and improving storage efficiency, with operating profit from the joint logistics business reaching ¥2.798 billion, up 17.7% year on year. - FY2016-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Fiscal 2016, the first year of the medium-term management plan, is positioned as the year to “deepen our business strategy and take the first step toward a new growth stage,” and the company is working on network reorganization, strengthening profitability, rebuilding transportation functions, improving logistics quality, and developing human resources.」
The company continues to list strengthening profitability as an initiative for fiscal 2016. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Strengthening Profitability」
This is explicitly stated as an initiative for fiscal 2016.