Revenue growth outpacing the overall market and a focus on profit metrics
First written in FY2017. 27 of 30 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-06-12.
No other company in this theme has enough history to compare yet.
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2024 (January to December) fell 1.5% year on year to ¥1.5716 trillion. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥13,620 million, up 31.8% year on year, operating profit was ¥3,222 million, up 41.8%, and net profit was ¥2,020 million, up 43.9%. Revenue and profit both reached record highs by a wide margin.」
Against a backdrop of a 1.5% year-on-year decline in the overall publishing market, our revenue grew 31.8% and operating profit grew 41.8%, demonstrating growth above the overall market and translating into new record highs. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in the first half of 2024 fell 1.5% year on year to ¥790.2 billion. As a result of these activities, revenue for the interim accounting period was ¥6,349 million, up 24.1% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,547 million, up 32.5%, ordinary profit was ¥1,551 million, up 32.5%, and interim net profit was ¥962 million, up 32.5%. Both revenue and profit reached record highs by a wide margin for an interim accounting period.」
Against a backdrop of a 1.5% year-on-year decline in the overall publishing market, our revenue grew 24.1% and operating profit grew 32.5%, reaching record highs by a wide margin for an interim accounting period. This clearly demonstrates growth above the overall market. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2023 (January to December) fell 2.1% year on year to ¥1.5963 trillion. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥10,334 million, up 11.3% year on year, reaching a record high.」
While the publishing market as a whole declined 2.1% year on year, our revenue rose 11.3% to a record high, demonstrating growth above the overall market. However, profit declined due to the impact of growth investments and other factors. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2023 (January to December) fell 2.1% year on year to ¥1.5963 trillion. As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥7,717 million, up 10.6% year on year.」
While the publishing market as a whole declined 2.1% year on year, our revenue for the cumulative third quarter grew 10.6%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in the first half of 2023 declined year on year. As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥5,114 million, up 16.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,168 million, up 4.4%.」
Against a backdrop of a 3.7% year-on-year decline in the overall publishing market, our revenue grew 16.5% and operating profit grew 4.4%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in the first half of 2023 fell 3.7% year on year to ¥802.4 billion. As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥2,421 million, up 26.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥524 million, up 21.4%.」
Against a backdrop of a 3.7% year-on-year decline in the overall publishing market, our revenue grew 26.8% and operating profit grew 21.4%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2022 (January to December) fell 2.6% year on year to ¥1.6305 trillion. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥9,289 million, up 2.2% year on year, exceeding revenue for the previous fiscal year, which had increased significantly due to the television anime adaptation of The Moon-led Journey Across Another World.」
While the publishing market as a whole declined 2.6% year on year, our revenue rose 2.2% year on year, representing a relative performance above the overall market. Operating profit also rose 10.2% year on year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2022 (January to December) fell 2.6% year on year to ¥1.6305 trillion. Revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥6,975 million, down 0.1% year on year, remaining at the same level as revenue for the cumulative third quarter of the previous year, which had increased significantly due to the television anime adaptation of The Moon-led Journey Across Another World.」
While the publishing market as a whole declined 2.6% year on year, our revenue for the cumulative third quarter declined only 0.1%, representing a relative performance above the overall market. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in the first half of 2022 fell 3.5% year on year to ¥833.4 billion. As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥4,389 million, down 2.4% year on year.」
While the publishing market as a whole declined 3.5% year on year, our revenue declined only 2.4%, representing a relative performance above the overall market. In terms of profitability, operating profit rose 17.2% year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in the first half of 2022 fell 3.5% year on year to ¥833.4 billion. As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥1,909 million, up 12.1% year on year, operating profit was ¥432 million, up 7.9%, ordinary profit was ¥434 million, up 7.9%, and quarterly net profit was ¥269 million, up 7.9%, all exceeding the amounts recorded in the same period of the previous year.」
While the publishing market as a whole declined 3.5% year on year, our revenue grew 12.1% and operating profit grew 7.9%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2021 (January to December) rose 3.6% year on year to ¥1.6742 trillion. Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥9,090 million, up 17.5% year on year.」
While the publishing market as a whole grew 3.6%, our revenue grew 17.5%, maintaining growth above the overall market. The strengthening of our e-book sales structure was cited as the primary factor behind the increase in revenue. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in 2021 (January to December) rose 3.6% year on year to ¥1.6742 trillion. Revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥6,981 million, up 22.0% year on year.」
While the publishing market as a whole grew 3.6% year on year, our revenue grew 22.0%, demonstrating revenue growth above the overall market. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimated sales of print and digital publishing combined in the first half of 2021 (January to June) rose 8.6% year on year to ¥863.2 billion. This comprised ¥644.5 billion in print publishing, up 4.2%, and ¥218.7 billion in digital publishing, up 24.1%, indicating continued steady growth in the digital publishing market. As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥4,499 million, up 18.9% year on year, reaching a record high.」
While the publishing market as a whole grew 8.6% year on year, our revenue grew 18.9%, demonstrating revenue growth above the overall market. However, operating profit declined 8.6% year on year due to major growth investments. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥1,703.187 million, up 16.9% year on year; operating profit was ¥400.016 million, up 17.2%; ordinary profit was ¥401.908 million, up 17.2%; and quarterly net income was ¥249.182 million, up 15.4%.」
Against a backdrop of 8.6% year-on-year growth in the publishing market in the first half of 2021, the company’s revenue increased 16.9% and operating income rose 17.2%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥7,735.291 million, up 37.4% from the previous fiscal year; operating income was ¥2,163.279 million, up 48.0%; and net income was ¥1,334.860 million, up 51.7%. Both revenue and profit reached record highs.」
Against a backdrop of 4.8% year-on-year growth in the overall market and a 1.0% decline in print publishing, the company’s revenue increased 37.4% and operating income rose 48.0%, demonstrating growth above the overall market and new record highs. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥5,723.461 million, up 43.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,595.499 million, up 51.5%; ordinary profit was ¥1,600.931 million, up 52.0%; and quarterly net income was ¥1,008.586 million, up 56.5%, with revenue and profit both substantially exceeding their previous record highs.」
Against a backdrop of 4.8% year-on-year growth in the overall market and a 1.0% decline in print publishing, the company’s revenue increased 43.8% and operating income rose 51.5%, demonstrating growth above the overall market and new record highs. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥3,782.996 million, up 54.6% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,043.852 million, up 66.8%; ordinary profit was ¥1,047.220 million, up 67.4%; and quarterly net income was ¥659.748 million, up 67.4%, with revenue and profit both substantially exceeding their previous record highs.」
Against a backdrop of 2.6% year-on-year growth in the overall market and a 2.9% decline in print publishing, the company’s revenue increased 54.6% and operating income rose 66.8%, substantially exceeding previous record highs. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥1,457.553 million, up 23.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥341.233 million, up 14.6%; ordinary profit was ¥342.887 million, up 15.2%; and quarterly net income was ¥216.019 million, up 15.2%.」
Against a backdrop of 2.6% year-on-year growth in the combined print and e-publishing market, the company’s revenue increased 23.8% and operating income rose 14.6%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥3,979.839 million, up 12.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥1,053.414 million, up 7.6%; ordinary profit was ¥1,053.221 million, up 7.6%; and quarterly net income was ¥644.267 million, up 2.8%. In particular, revenue and profit for the third-quarter accounting period reached new quarterly record highs.」
Revenue increased 12.0% and operating income rose 7.6% for the cumulative third quarter, while both revenue and profit reached quarterly record highs in the third quarter. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥2,447.552 million, up 8.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥625.854 million, up 2.7%; ordinary profit was ¥625.723 million, up 2.7%; and quarterly net income was ¥394.205 million, up 1.0%.」
Against a backdrop of a 1.1% year-on-year decline in the overall market and a 4.9% decline in print publishing, the company’s revenue increased 8.8% and operating income rose 2.7%, sustaining growth above the overall market. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The estimated sales value of print and e-publishing combined in the first half of 2019, from January through June, was ¥774.3 billion, down 1.1% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of a 1.1% year-on-year decline in the overall market, the company’s first-quarter revenue increased 5.6% and operating income rose 5.0%, demonstrating growth above the overall market. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the fiscal year was ¥4,977.585 million, up 18.1% from the previous fiscal year; operating income was ¥1,358.223 million, up 79.3%; and net income was ¥842.346 million, up 64.1%. Both revenue and profit reached record highs.」
Against a backdrop of a 5.7% contraction in the print publishing market, revenue increased 18.1% and operating income rose 79.3%, demonstrating growth above the overall market and new record highs. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥3,553.562 million, up 18.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥978.614 million, up 112.7%; ordinary profit was ¥978.967 million, up 112.7%; and quarterly net income was ¥626.546 million, up 113.0%. In particular, revenue and profit for the third-quarter accounting period reached new quarterly record highs.」
Despite the contraction of the overall market, the company achieved year-on-year increases of 18.8% in revenue and 112.7% in operating income for the cumulative third quarter, while quarterly revenue and profit also reached new records. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥2,249.406 million, up 21.9% year on year; operating income was ¥609.207 million, up 196.4%; ordinary income was ¥609.552 million, up 196.2%; and quarterly net income was ¥390.113 million, up 197.2%.」
Against a backdrop of an 8.0% year-on-year decline in the print publishing market and a 9.3% increase in the e-publishing market, the company’s revenue rose 21.9% and operating income increased 196.4%, demonstrating growth above market conditions. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of these activities, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥1,114.638 million, up 30.8% year on year; operating profit was ¥283.577 million, up 455.2%; ordinary profit was ¥283.979 million, up 457.0%; and quarterly net income was ¥181.746 million, up 457.0%.」
Against a backdrop of an 8.0% year-on-year decline in the print publishing market and a 9.3% increase in the e-publishing market, the company’s revenue rose 30.8% and operating income increased 455.2%, clearly demonstrating growth above that of the overall market. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As shown in the table above, the following factors explain the substantial growth in each metric despite the contraction of the publishing market.」
Despite the contraction of the overall market, the company’s revenue increased 32.3% year on year, operating income rose 335.1% and net income increased 407.6% in the fiscal year, giving concrete form to above-market growth. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「To secure higher growth, the company places importance on achieving a revenue growth rate exceeding that of the overall market. From the perspective of increasing corporate value, it also regards operating income and net income as important management metrics.」
The company has, for the first time, explicitly identified exceeding overall market revenue growth and operating income and net income as key management metrics.