Higher revenue and profit in the publishing business, with the publishing-related business dependent on advertising
First written in FY2016-Q3. 2 of 36 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06OtherEarnings
「As a result, net sales for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated accounting period were ¥91 million, up 2.5% from the same period of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥9 million, down 26.4%.」
The publishing-related business recorded higher sales but lower operating profit year on year. The publishing business also recorded declines in net sales and operating profit. - FY2026-H1The publishing business posted lower revenue and higher operating profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and lower operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥1,603.504 million, down 2.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥141.825 million, up 10.5%. The principal business of the publication-related business is advertising placement for the Company's magazines. Although revenue increased as a result of strengthening efforts to acquire advertising linked to magazine articles, expenses also increased, resulting in lower operating profit. As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥62.899 million, up 5.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥7.072 million, down 24.9%.」
The publishing business reported a 2.1% decline in revenue but a 10.5% increase in operating profit, while the publication-related business reported a 5.9% increase in revenue but a 24.9% decline in operating profit due to higher expenses. - 2026-05-12OtherEarnings
「The principal business of the publishing-related business is contract advertising representation for the company's magazines. As a result of strengthening efforts to secure advertising linked to magazine articles, net sales increased, but expenses also rose, resulting in a decline in operating profit.」
Within the publishing business and publishing-related business, strengthened efforts to secure advertising increased net sales in the related business, but higher expenses reduced operating profit. - FY2025Both the publishing business and the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「As a result, the Group's publishing business reported revenue of ¥3,137.126 million, up 4.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥232.468 million, up 62.1%. … As a result, revenue was ¥119.537 million, up 31.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥14.964 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥10.969 million in the previous year.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business increased revenue by 31.9% and moved from an operating loss to operating profit. - FY2025-H1Both the publishing business and the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥1,638.374 million, up 7.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥128.371 million, up 47.5%. The principal business of the publication-related business is advertising placement for the Company's magazines. Revenue and operating profit increased as a result of strengthening efforts to acquire advertising linked to magazine articles.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business increased revenue by 31.9% through stronger advertising acquisition efforts and moved from an operating loss to operating profit. - FY2024The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and an operating loss.Annual report
「As a result, the Group's publishing business reported revenue of ¥3,009.836 million, up 2.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥143.442 million, up 79.5%.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue and a significant increase in operating profit, while the publication-related business reported revenue of ¥90.636 million and an operating loss of ¥10.969 million, resulting in lower revenue and a move into an operating loss. - FY2024-Q2The publishing business reported lower revenue but higher operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and moved into an operating loss.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥1,525.726 million, down 1.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥87.014 million, up 69.8%. The principal businesses of the publication-related segment comprised advertising placement for the Company's magazines and shipping and product management services operated by 2 companies. Revenue declined and the segment posted an operating loss, partly because the Company absorbed CKD Corporation, one of the 2 companies, during the period. As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥45.054 million, down 9.1% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥4.280 million, compared with operating profit of ¥16.972 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The publishing business reported higher operating profit despite lower revenue, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue due to the absorption merger of CKD Corporation and other factors, moving from an operating profit in the previous period to an operating loss. - FY2024-Q1The publishing business reported higher revenue and a narrower operating loss, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and moved into an operating loss.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended 30 June was ¥695.491 million, up 0.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥11.727 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥31.497 million in the same period of the previous year. The principal business of the publication-related business is advertising placement for the Company's magazines. Although the Company secured long-term advertising contracts and worked to improve operations as advertising media diversified and advertising in print media decreased, revenue declined and an operating loss was recorded.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue, and its operating loss narrowed from ¥31.497 million to ¥11.727 million. Meanwhile, the publication-related business reported lower revenue and moved from an operating profit in the previous period to an operating loss. - FY2023The publishing business reported lower revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported slightly lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, the Group's publishing business reported revenue of ¥2,937.561 million, down 4.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥79.926 million, down 41.4%.」
The publishing business reported lower revenue and operating profit. The publication-related business also reported revenue of ¥93.872 million and operating profit of ¥22.822 million, both slightly below the previous year's levels. - FY2023-Q3The publishing business reported lower revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue but higher operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥2,194.043 million, down 5.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3.872 million, down 95.4%. The principal business of the publication-related business is advertising placement for the Company's magazines. Although revenue declined as advertising media diversified and advertising in print media decreased, operating profit increased as the Company secured long-term advertising contracts and worked to improve operations. As a result, revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥71.816 million, down 1.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥18.356 million, up 9.7%.」
The publishing business reported lower revenue and a significant decline in operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue but higher operating profit. - FY2023-Q2The publishing business reported lower revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue but higher operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥1,555.104 million, down 4.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥51.255 million, down 41.6%.」
The publishing business reported lower revenue and operating profit. Meanwhile, the publication-related business reported lower revenue of ¥49.553 million, down 3.7% year on year, but operating profit of ¥16.972 million, up 28.9%, recording higher operating profit. - FY2023-Q1The publishing business reported lower revenue and a wider operating loss, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended 30 June was ¥689.963 million, down 8.6% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥31.497 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13.167 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the three months ended 30 June was ¥22.944 million, down 16.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5.534 million, down 1.3%.」
The publishing business reported lower revenue and a wider operating loss. The publication-related business also reported lower revenue and operating profit, resulting in lower revenue in both businesses. - FY2022The publishing business reported higher revenue but lower operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, the Group's publishing business reported revenue of ¥3,075.997 million, up 0.9% year on year, and operating profit of ¥136.354 million, down 10.8%.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue but lower operating profit. The publication-related business also reported a 12.9% decline in revenue and an 8.5% decline in operating profit, resulting in lower profit in both businesses. - FY2022-Q3The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥2,331.995 million, up 5.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥84.755 million, up 10.6%.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit. Meanwhile, the publication-related business reported revenue of ¥72.510 million, down 14.0% year on year, and operating profit of ¥16.728 million, down 14.9%, with lower revenue and operating profit continuing. - FY2022-Q2The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥1,623.890 million, up 3.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥87.760 million, up 32.7%. The principal business of the publication-related business is advertising placement for the Company's magazines. Although several new clients were acquired, revenue and operating profit declined as advertising media diversified and advertising in print media decreased. As a result, revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥51.445 million, down 10.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥13.166 million, down 15.5%.」
The publishing business reported higher revenue and operating profit, while the publication-related business reported lower revenue and operating profit despite acquiring new clients. - FY2022-Q1The publishing business posted higher revenue and a narrower operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥755.246 million, up 16.1% year on year, and operating loss was ¥13.167 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13.366 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue, and its operating loss narrowed slightly. Meanwhile, the ancillary publishing business recorded revenue of ¥27.517 million, down 6.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥5.605 million, down 18.0%, posting lower revenue and operating profit. - FY2021-Q3The publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted lower revenue and higher operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,210.404 million, up 8.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥76.661 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥78.562 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥84.287 million, down 0.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥19.666 million, up 9.3%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue and turned from an operating loss to operating profit. Although the ancillary publishing business posted lower revenue, operating profit increased 9.3% year on year. - FY2021-Q2Both the publishing business and the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥1,566.596 million, up 6.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥66.120 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥33.053 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥57.762 million, up 1.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥15.582 million, up 23.3%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue and turned from an operating loss to operating profit, while the ancillary publishing business also posted higher revenue and profit. - FY2021-Q1The publishing business posted higher revenue and a narrower operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥650.715 million, up 7.7% year on year, and operating loss was ¥13.366 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥53.755 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥29.445 million, up 2.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥6.837 million, up 52.6%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue, and its operating loss narrowed from the previous year. The ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, with operating profit up 52.6% year on year. - FY2020The publishing business posted lower revenue and an operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「As a result, the group's publishing business recorded revenue of ¥2,899.046 million, down 2.5% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥19.594 million, compared with operating profit of ¥48.815 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and turned from operating profit to an operating loss. Meanwhile, the ancillary publishing business recorded revenue of ¥110.542 million and operating profit of ¥25.670 million through the development of new customers, posting higher revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q3The publishing business posted lower revenue and a widening operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,046.400 million, down 0.6% year on year, and operating loss was ¥78.562 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥18.664 million in the same period of the previous year. The core activity of the ancillary publishing business is arranging advertising for the company's magazines. As advertising media have diversified and print-media advertising has declined, the company developed several new business partners. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥84.777 million, up 7.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥17.991 million, up 24.1%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue, and its operating loss widened from the previous year. Meanwhile, the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, partly owing to the development of new business partners. - FY2020-Q2The publishing business posted higher revenue but an operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥1,467.756 million, up 1.4% year on year, and operating loss was ¥33.053 million, compared with operating profit of ¥6.108 million in the same period of the previous year. The core activity of the ancillary publishing business is arranging advertising for the company's magazines. As advertising media have diversified and print-media advertising has declined, the company developed several new business partners. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥57.161 million, up 10.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥12.641 million, up 27.3%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue but turned to an operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, partly owing to the development of new business partners. - FY2020-Q1The publishing business posted lower revenue and a widening operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥604.168 million, down 3.8% year on year, and operating loss was ¥53.755 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥26.285 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥28.706 million, up 15.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥4.479 million, up 53.0%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue, and its operating loss widened from the previous year. Meanwhile, the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, partly owing to the development of new business partners. - FY2019The publishing business posted lower revenue and operating profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「As a result, the group's publishing business recorded revenue of ¥2,972.790 million, down 3.0% year on year, and operating profit of ¥48.815 million, down 60.1%. The company developed several new customers. As a result, revenue was ¥104.569 million, up 2.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥22.204 million, up 22.8%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and a substantial decline in operating profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, partly owing to the development of new customers. - FY2019-Q3The publishing business posted lower revenue and an operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted slightly lower revenue and higher operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,058 million, down 5.8% year on year, and operating loss was ¥18 million, compared with operating profit of ¥51 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥78 million, down 0.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥14 million, up 10.2%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and an operating loss, while revenue in the ancillary publishing business edged down but operating profit increased 10.2% year on year. - FY2019-Q2The publishing business posted lower revenue and operating profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted slightly lower revenue and slightly higher operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥1,448 million, down 8.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥6 million, down 91.7%. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥51 million, down 2.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥9 million, up 4.5%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and a substantial decline in operating profit. Although the ancillary publishing business also posted lower revenue, operating profit increased 4.5% year on year. - FY2019-Q1The publishing business posted lower revenue and profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted lower revenue and operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥628 million, down 6.6% year on year, and operating loss was ¥26 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥10 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥24 million, down 6.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2 million, down 11.3%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue, and its operating loss widened from ¥10 million in the previous year to ¥26 million. The ancillary publishing business also posted lower revenue and operating profit. - FY2018-Q3The publishing business posted lower revenue and profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and lower operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,184 million, down 1.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥51 million, down 33.7%. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥78 million, up 5.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥13 million, down 33.0%.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and profit. Although the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue owing to the development of new business partners and other factors, operating profit fell below the previous year's level. - FY2018-Q2The publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and lower operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥1,585 million, up 3.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥73 million, up 68.9%. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥53 million, up 16.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥9 million, down 26.3%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue and profit. Although revenue in the ancillary publishing business increased despite a difficult advertising environment, operating profit fell below the previous year's level. - FY2018-Q1The publishing business posted higher revenue and a narrower operating loss, while the ancillary publishing business posted higher revenue and lower operating profit.Annual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥672 million, up 1.2% year on year, and operating loss was ¥10 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥40 million in the same period of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥26 million, up 10.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3 million, down 58.3%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue, and its operating loss narrowed from ¥40 million in the previous year to ¥10 million. The ancillary publishing business also posted higher revenue, but operating profit declined 58.3% year on year. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the group's publishing business recorded revenue of ¥3,110.773 million, up 0.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥145.667 million, up 2.7%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue and profit. Although print-media advertising continued to decline in the ancillary publishing business, revenue increased 6.7% year on year and operating profit increased 174.2%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,213 million, down 0.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥77 million, up 78.3%. Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥74 million, down 17.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥19 million, up 281.8%.」
The publishing business posted higher operating profit despite lower revenue, while the ancillary publishing business continued to depend on advertising and see revenue decline, but operating profit increased substantially. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「However, because the number of books published by 株式会社中央経済社 fell by more than 10 from the same period of the previous year, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥1,537 million, down 5.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥43 million, down 16.6%. The core activity of the ancillary publishing business is arranging advertising for the company's magazines. As advertising media have diversified and print-media advertising has declined, the business has continued to face difficulty finding effective means of generating revenue, prompting a review of its business model and cost reductions.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and profit against a backdrop of fewer books published. Although the ancillary publishing business remained dependent on advertising and continued to see print-media advertising decline, operating profit was ¥12 million following a review of its business model and cost reductions. - FY2017-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, because the number of books published by 株式会社中央経済社 fell to 71, a decline of more than 10 from the same period of the previous year, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥664 million, down 10.1% year on year, and operating loss was ¥40 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The publishing business posted lower revenue and an operating loss against a backdrop of fewer books published. While revenue in the ancillary publishing business declined 22.6% year on year, it recorded operating profit of ¥7 million. - FY2016RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, the group's publishing business recorded revenue of ¥3,094.752 million, up 4.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥141.846 million, up 63.2%.」
The publishing business continued to post higher revenue and profit. The ancillary publishing business saw revenue decline 37.9% year on year owing to lower print-media advertising, but returned to operating profitability. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Accordingly, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥2,234 million, up 2.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥43 million, up 12.2%.」
The publishing business posted higher revenue and profit, while the ancillary publishing business, which is centered on magazine advertising, recorded revenue of ¥91 million, down 19.5% year on year.