Continued Growth in Operating Profit and Operating Cash Flow
First written in FY2017. 16 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 11.1% year on year to ¥116,664 million, reflecting solid revenue performance despite higher selling expenses accompanying strong sales of the company’s own products. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥84,836 million.」
Operating profit rose 11.1% year on year, while cash flows from operating activities declined from ¥84,836 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥57,073 million. - FY2026-H1Slight operating profit growth alongside a decline in operating cash flowAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 0.3% year on year to ¥57,590 million, a result of solid revenue performance offset in part by higher selling expenses accompanying strong sales of the company’s own products. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥28,608 million, mainly reflecting the solid performance during the interim consolidated accounting period.」
Operating profit rose only slightly, by 0.3% year on year, while cash flows from operating activities declined from ¥36,518 million in the year-earlier period to ¥28,608 million. - FY2025Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 11.1% year on year to ¥105,036 million, mainly reflecting solid revenue performance. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥84,836 million.」
Operating profit rose 11.1% year on year, while cash flows from operating activities declined from ¥130,200 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥84,836 million. - FY2025-H1Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 18.4% year on year to ¥57,421 million, mainly reflecting solid revenue performance. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥36,518 million, mainly reflecting the solid performance during the interim consolidated accounting period.」
Operating profit rose 18.4% year on year, while cash flows from operating activities declined from ¥71,696 million in the year-earlier period to ¥36,518 million, with the two metrics moving in opposite directions. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 9.2% year on year to ¥94,546 million, mainly because the new plan hedging the risk of fluctuations in electricity trading prices proved effective and the number of customer contracts for the company’s own products increased. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥130,200 million, mainly reflecting the solid performance of profit before income taxes.」
Operating profit rose 9.2% year on year, while cash flows from operating activities amounted to ¥130,200 million, exceeding the previous fiscal year’s ¥54,800 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 12.5% year on year to ¥74,506 million, mainly because the new plan hedging the risk of fluctuations in electricity trading prices proved effective. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥93,779 million, mainly reflecting the solid performance during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year.」
Operating profit rose 12.5% year on year to ¥74,506 million, while cash flows from operating activities amounted to ¥93,779 million, a significant increase from ¥20,640 million in the year-earlier period. The disclosure indicates progress toward continued expansion in both metrics. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit rose 5.1% year on year to ¥48,491 million, mainly because the new plan hedging the risk of fluctuations in electricity trading prices proved effective. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at ¥71,696 million, mainly reflecting the solid performance during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year.」
Operating profit rose 5.1% year on year, while cash flows from operating activities increased from ¥2,408 million in the year-earlier period to ¥71,696 million, showing improvement in both metrics. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 31.2% year on year to ¥23,966 million, due to the success of a new plan designed to hedge the risk of fluctuations in electricity trading prices, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥37,465 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative first quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit rose 31.2% year on year to ¥23,966 million, while cash flows from operating activities amounted to ¥37,465 million, with both metrics exceeding the year-earlier levels. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 3.6% year on year to ¥86,615 million, due to the success of a new plan designed to hedge the risk of fluctuations in electricity trading prices and an increase in one-off gains, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥54,804 million, reflecting steady profit before tax and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 3.6% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥54,804 million, exceeding ¥51,028 million in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit declined 3.0% year on year to ¥66,237 million due to the impact of soaring electricity trading prices and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥20,640 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative third quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit declined 3.0% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥32,794 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥20,640 million, leaving both indicators targeted for sustained growth below the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit declined 5.9% year on year to ¥46,145 million due to the impact of soaring electricity trading prices and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥2,408 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative second quarter and other factors.」
Both operating profit and operating cash flow were below the same period of the previous year, with operating cash flow declining from ¥27,285 million to ¥2,408 million. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit declined 24.9% year on year to ¥18,264 million due to the impact of soaring electricity trading prices and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥4,371 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative first quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit declined 24.9% year on year to ¥18,264 million, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥4,371 million, with both below the levels in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 19.9% year on year to ¥83,036 million, due to increased procurement through bilateral transactions in the power business to hedge the risk of fluctuations in electricity trading prices, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥51,028 million, reflecting steady profit before tax and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 19.9% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥58,121 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥51,028 million. - FY2022-Q3Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 3.2% year on year to ¥68,066 million due to steady revenue and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥32,794 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative third quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 3.2% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥56,400 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥32,794 million. - FY2022-Q2Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 2.7% year on year to ¥48,881 million due to steady revenue and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥27,285 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative second quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 2.7% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥38,793 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥27,285 million. - FY2022-Q1Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 7.5% year on year to ¥24,177 million due to steady revenue and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥10,112 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative first quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 7.5% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥14,938 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥10,112 million. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit declined 5.1% year on year to ¥69,257 million due to the impact of soaring electricity trading prices and other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥58,121 million, reflecting steady profit before tax and other factors.」
Operating profit declined 5.1% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥87,078 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥58,121 million, leaving both indicators targeted for sustained growth below the previous year. - FY2021-Q3Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 5.6% year on year to ¥65,945 million due to steady revenue. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥56,400 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative third quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 5.6% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥67,528 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥56,400 million. - FY2021-Q2Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 6.0% year on year to ¥47,588 million due to steady revenue. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥38,793 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative second quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 6.0% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥43,234 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥38,793 million. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit declined 8.6% year on year to ¥22,481 million due to a decrease in one-off gains. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥14,938 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative first quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit declined 8.6% year on year to ¥22,481 million, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥14,938 million, down from ¥22,265 million in the same period of the previous year. Of the two indicators targeted for sustained growth, both operating profit and operating cash flow were below the same period of the previous year in the quarter. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 13.6% year on year to ¥73,004 million, due to steady revenue and an increase in gains on sales of property, plant and equipment from the sale of land and buildings, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥87,078 million, reflecting the steady progress of results for the consolidated fiscal year and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 13.6% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥87,078 million, with both indicators exceeding the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 26.7% year on year to ¥62,443 million, due to steady revenue and an increase in gains on sales of property, plant and equipment from the sale of land and buildings, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥67,528 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative third quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 26.7% year on year to ¥62,443 million, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥67,528 million, with both indicators exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 48.3% year on year to ¥44,874 million, due to steady revenue and an increase in gains on sales of property, plant and equipment from the sale of land and buildings, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥43,234 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative second quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 48.3% year on year to ¥44,874 million, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥43,234 million, exceeding ¥25,007 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 51.5% year on year to ¥24,604 million, due to steady revenue and an increase in gains on sales of property, plant and equipment from the sale of land and buildings, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥22,265 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative first quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 51.5% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥22,265 million, exceeding ¥15,287 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 25.9% year on year to ¥64,277 million, due to higher revenue and the success of initiatives to improve productivity, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥63,280 million, reflecting the steady progress of results for the consolidated fiscal year and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 25.9% year on year to ¥64,277 million, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥63,280 million, with both indicators exceeding the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 34.6% year on year to ¥49,265 million, due to the success of initiatives to improve productivity, including cost reductions. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥37,744 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative third quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 34.6% year on year to ¥49,265 million as a result of productivity improvement measures, including cost reductions, while cash flow from operating activities was also positive at ¥37,744 million. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 28.5% year on year to ¥30,260 million, due to the success of initiatives to improve productivity, including cost reductions. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥25,007 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative second quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 28.5% year on year to ¥30,260 million, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥25,007 million, with both indicators exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 68.2% year on year to ¥16,244 million, due to the success of initiatives to improve productivity, including cost reductions. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥15,287 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative first quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 68.2% year on year as a result of productivity improvement measures, including cost reductions, while cash flow from operating activities was also positive at ¥15,287 million. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased 19.1% year on year to ¥49,483 million, due to the success of initiatives to improve productivity, including cost reductions, and an increase in other income from the sale of business assets, among other factors. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥27,839 million, reflecting the steady progress of results for the consolidated fiscal year and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 19.1% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities was ¥27,839 million, up from ¥17,100 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥311,152 million, down 0.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥36,277 million, up 23.8%; profit before tax for the quarter was ¥43,180 million, down 13.5%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥27,384 million, down 14.0%. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥16,593 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative third quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 23.8% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥16,593 million, up from ¥9,179 million in the same period of the previous year. Both operating profit and operating cash flow improved from the previous quarter. - FY2018-Q2Operating Profit Growth and Declining Operating Cash Flow CoexistingAnnual report
「As a result, during the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥205,913 million, unchanged year on year; operating profit was ¥23,375 million, up 16.0%; profit before tax for the quarter was ¥29,896 million, down 1.5%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥17,720 million, down 8.6%. Cash flow from operating activities was positive at ¥9,504 million, reflecting the steady progress of results during the cumulative second quarter and other factors.」
Operating profit increased 16.0% year on year, while cash flow from operating activities declined from ¥13,602 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥9,504 million, resulting in divergent trends among the indicators for sustained growth. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥102,841 million, up 1.5% year on year; operating profit was ¥9,381 million, down 7.5%; profit before tax for the quarter was ¥16,259 million, down 10.0%; and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥9,840 million, down 20.5%.」
Revenue increased, while operating profit, profit before tax for the quarter and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent all declined year on year. Cash flow from operating activities was ¥2,159 million, up from ¥2,004 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group regards operating profit and operating cash flow as important management indicators and aims to expand both continuously while maintaining a certain level of profit margin.」
First explicitly states the management goal of continuously expanding operating profit and operating cash flow while maintaining a certain profit-margin level.