Occurrence of lower revenue and profit
First written in FY2017-Q1. 14 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 11 of 50 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-07-30WorsenedEarnings
「Ordinary income decreased 40.9% year on year to ¥3,536 million due mainly to lower gas sales volume and increased strategic expenses related to smart meters, DX and improvements in employee compensation, while net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 41.5% to ¥2,517 million.」
Ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent declined year on year due to lower gas sales volume and increased strategic expenses. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales rose 2.5% year on year to ¥174,519 million, owing to increased gas sales volumes and higher LNG and heating and cooling energy sales volumes, among other factors. Ordinary profit rose 14.3% to ¥16,495 million due to increased sales volumes, while net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 10.8% to ¥11,525 million.」
Higher gas, LNG and heating and cooling energy sales volumes, among other factors, resulted in growth in both revenue and profit for the full year. - 2026-04-30AdvancedEarnings
「Ordinary income increased 14.3% year on year to ¥16,495 million, mainly due to increased sales volumes, while net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 10.8% to ¥11,525 million.」
The company moved from a decline in profit in the previous fiscal year to increases in ordinary income and net income, supported by higher sales volumes. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the six-month interim period ended September 2025 (April–September 2025) rose 4.9% year on year to ¥71,367 million. Although selling prices under the raw material and fuel cost adjustment systems declined, higher gas and electricity sales volumes and other factors drove revenue growth. Ordinary profit rose 40.3% to ¥6,863 million despite higher strategic expenses in areas including smart meters and digital transformation, owing to increased gas and electricity sales volumes, among other factors. Interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 40.6% to ¥4,899 million.」
Despite lower selling prices and higher strategic expenses, increased gas and electricity sales volumes resulted in a 4.9% increase in consolidated net sales, a 40.3% increase in ordinary profit and a 40.6% increase in interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the six-month interim period ended September 2024 (April–September 2024) fell 6.7% year on year to ¥68,024 million, owing to lower selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system. Ordinary profit fell 21.4% to ¥4,892 million, as the increase in residential electricity sales volumes was more than offset by higher strategic expenses, including system-related costs. Interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 21.4% to ¥3,485 million.」
Lower selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system and higher strategic expenses resulted in a 6.7% decline in consolidated net sales and 21.4% declines in both ordinary profit and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Ordinary profit rose 18.6% year on year to ¥15,883 million, owing to increased gas sales volumes and growth in the number of residential customers and sales volumes in the electricity business, among other factors. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 16.7% to ¥11,627 million.」
For the full year, ordinary profit rose 18.6% year on year and net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 16.7%. Net sales declined 0.5% due to the reversal of the previous year's increase in selling prices following the surge in raw material prices. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Ordinary profit rose 88.2% year on year to ¥6,941 million, owing to increased gas sales volumes, growth in the number of residential customers and sales volumes in the electricity business, the results of raw material procurement initiatives and progress in operational reforms, among other factors. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 66.9% to ¥4,870 million.」
Expansion of gas and electricity sales, the results of raw material procurement initiatives and operational reforms, among other factors, drove an 88.2% increase in ordinary profit and a 66.9% increase in net profit attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the six-month period ended September 2023 (April–September 2023) rose 16.6% year on year to ¥72,947 million, owing to higher selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system, in addition to increased city gas sales volumes and other factors. Ordinary profit rose 93.8% to ¥6,220 million, owing to increased city gas sales volumes, the results of raw material procurement initiatives and progress in operational reforms, among other factors. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 91.4% to ¥4,435 million.」
For the six-month period, net sales, ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier levels, with growth in both revenue and profit accelerating. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the three-month period ended June rose 22.7% year on year to ¥40,268 million, owing to higher gas revenue resulting from increased selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system, as well as increased low-voltage sales volumes in the electricity business and higher selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system, among other factors. Ordinary profit rose 49.4% to ¥5,364 million, owing to increased low-voltage sales volumes in the electricity business, the results of raw material procurement initiatives and progress in operational reforms, among other factors. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 47.3% to ¥3,833 million.」
Consolidated net sales, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent all increased, driven by higher gas and electricity revenue, the results of raw material procurement initiatives and operational reforms. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales rose 37.7% year on year to ¥174,840 million, owing to increased city gas and electricity sales volumes, higher selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system, and other factors. Ordinary profit rose 83.4% to ¥13,395 million, owing to increased city gas and electricity sales volumes, the results of raw material procurement initiatives, and progress in operational reforms, among other factors.」
Higher city gas and electricity sales volumes, the results of raw material procurement initiatives and operational reforms led to substantial growth in both revenue and profit for the full year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Ordinary profit rose 287.9% year on year to ¥3,687 million, owing to increased gas sales volumes and efforts to reduce gas raw material costs, among other factors. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 344.1% to ¥2,919 million.」
Higher gas sales volumes and efforts to reduce raw material costs led to greater growth in ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the six-month period ended September 2022 (April–September 2022) rose 30.8% year on year to ¥62,546 million, owing to higher gas revenue resulting from increased gas sales volumes and higher selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system, as well as higher revenue from the electricity business, among other factors. Ordinary profit rose 33.9% to ¥3,209 million, owing to increased gas sales volumes and efforts to reduce gas raw material costs, among other factors. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 32.5% to ¥2,318 million.」
Consolidated net sales, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier levels, driven by higher gas and electricity revenue and efforts to reduce raw material costs. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the three-month period ended June 2022 (April–June 2022) rose 28.6% year on year to ¥32,825 million, owing to higher gas revenue resulting from increased selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system, as well as higher revenue from the electricity business, among other factors. Ordinary profit rose 15.9% to ¥3,590 million, mainly due to increased low-voltage sales volumes in the electricity business, while net profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 15.8% to ¥2,601 million.」
Consolidated net sales, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier levels, driven by higher gas and electricity revenue. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales rose 7.4% year on year to ¥126,957 million, owing to increased city gas and LNG sales volumes, as well as higher selling prices under the raw material cost adjustment system. Ordinary profit rose 33.8% to ¥7,303 million, mainly due to increased gas sales volumes.」
For the full year, net sales rose 7.4% and ordinary profit rose 33.8%, resulting in a shift from profit growth amid declining revenue the previous year to growth in both revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q3Flat revenue and continued significant growth in ordinary profitAnnual report
「Consolidated net sales for the nine-month period ended December 2021 (April–December 2021) were ¥78,771 million, down ¥18 million from the nine-month period ended December 2020, despite an increase in city gas sales volumes, mainly due to lower revenue from the electricity business. Ordinary profit rose 116.4% year on year to ¥950 million, owing to increased gas sales volumes and higher low-voltage sales volumes in the electricity business, among other factors.」
Consolidated net sales were essentially flat, down ¥18 million year on year, while ordinary profit rose 116.4% on higher gas sales volumes and low-voltage electricity sales volumes, among other factors. - FY2022-Q2Significant increases in ordinary profit and net income despite lower revenueAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year under review (April–September 2021) decreased 4.0% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥47,807 million. City gas sales volume increased, but selling prices declined under the fuel cost adjustment system and revenue from the electricity business also fell. Ordinary profit increased 151.2% to ¥2,396 million, driven by higher gas sales volume and other factors. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 156.8% to ¥1,749 million.」
Consolidated revenue decreased 4.0%, while ordinary profit increased 151.2% and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 156.8%, driven by higher gas sales volume and other factors. - FY2022-Q1Higher ordinary profit and net income despite lower revenueAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–June 2021) decreased 3.2% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥25,517 million. Gas revenue increased due to higher gas sales volume, but electricity revenue declined. Ordinary profit increased 42.8% to ¥3,097 million, supported by higher gas sales volume and efforts to reduce gas raw material costs. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 42.4% to ¥2,246 million.」
Consolidated revenue decreased 3.2% due to lower revenue from the electricity business and other factors, while ordinary profit increased 42.8% and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 42.4%. - FY2021Higher operating profit, ordinary profit and net income despite lower revenueAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue decreased 6.5% from the previous fiscal year to ¥118,161 million, despite an increase in city gas sales volume, due to lower selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system and other factors. Operating profit increased 10.4% to ¥5,086 million, despite lower revenue, due to the benefits of overall expense reductions. Ordinary profit increased 5.0% to ¥5,456 million, mainly because the ¥316 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary recorded in the previous fiscal year was absent.」
Revenue declined, but operating profit and ordinary profit increased due to greater expense efficiency, resulting in higher full-year profit despite lower revenue. - FY2021-Q3Increase in net income, including extraordinary incomeAnnual report
「Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 5.1% year on year to ¥644 million.」
Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 5.1% year on year following the recognition of extraordinary income from the sale of road land for an urban planning project and other transactions. - FY2021-Q3Shift to lower revenue, higher operating profit, lower ordinary profit and higher net incomeAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–December 2020) decreased 7.6% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥78,790 million, due to lower city gas sales volume and lower selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Operating profit increased 2.5% to ¥188 million, despite lower revenue, due to lower gas raw material costs and the benefits of overall expense reductions. Ordinary profit decreased 39.1% to ¥439 million, mainly because the ¥316 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary recorded in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year was absent. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 5.1% to ¥644 million, following the recognition of extraordinary income from the sale of road land for an urban planning project and other transactions, as well as income taxes.」
Despite lower revenue, operating profit increased due to lower raw material costs and greater expense efficiency, while ordinary profit declined because the reversal of the provision for repairs was absent. Net income increased due to extraordinary income from the sale of road land and other transactions. - FY2021-Q2Lower revenue, higher operating profit, lower ordinary profit and lower net incomeAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year under review decreased 8.7% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥49,787 million, due to lower city gas sales volume and lower selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Operating profit increased 34.5% to ¥794 million, despite lower revenue, due to efforts to reduce gas raw material costs and improve overall expense efficiency. Ordinary profit decreased 18.0% to ¥954 million, due to the absence of the ¥316 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary recorded in the first six months of the previous fiscal year and the recognition of valuation losses on securities. Net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 30.2% to ¥681 million.」
Revenue declined, but operating profit increased due to lower raw material costs and greater expense efficiency. Ordinary profit and net income declined because the reversal of the provision for repairs was absent and valuation losses on securities were recorded. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–June 2020) decreased 6.8% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥26,351 million, due to lower city gas sales volume and lower selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system. Ordinary profit decreased 13.6% to ¥2,169 million, due to lower revenue, the absence of a ¥147 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary recorded in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year, and the recognition of valuation losses on securities. Net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 19.5% to ¥1,577 million.」
The company shifted from higher revenue and profit for the previous full year to lower revenue and profit in the quarter under review. Revenue, ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all fell below the previous year's levels. - FY2020Forecast ordinary profit declines in the following fiscal yearAnnual report
「Ordinary profit for the following fiscal year is projected to decrease 42.2% from the fiscal year under review to ¥3,000 million.」
Assuming the spread of infectious diseases and other factors, ordinary profit for the following fiscal year was forecast to decline 42.2% to ¥3.0 billion. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue increased 4.3% from the previous fiscal year to ¥126,375 million, driven by higher revenue from the electricity business and other factors. Despite higher costs related to the relocation to a new head office, ordinary profit increased 23.0% to ¥5,194 million, supported by higher profit from appliance sales and a ¥316 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 12.9% to ¥3,954 million.」
Revenue, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased for the full year. - FY2020-Q3Shift to higher revenue, higher ordinary profit and higher net incomeAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–December 2019) increased 10.0% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥85,243 million, driven by higher city gas sales volume, higher gas selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system, and higher electricity sales volume resulting from an increase in the number of customers and higher wholesale sales following the start of operations at the Ishikari Power Plant. Ordinary profit increased 310.3% to ¥721 million. Although costs related to the relocation to a new head office increased, profit from appliance sales and the heat supply business increased, and the company recorded a ¥316 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary. In the first nine months of the previous fiscal year, the company recorded a ¥657 million gain on the sale of fixed assets as extraordinary income. As no extraordinary gains or losses were recorded in the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 3.8% to ¥613 million after recognition of income taxes.」
Revenue, ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the previous year's levels, shifting from higher revenue, lower ordinary profit and higher net income to higher revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q2Revenue growth, ordinary profit growth, net income declineAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year under review (April–September 2019) increased 17.3% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥54,526 million, driven by higher city gas sales volume, higher gas selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system, and higher electricity sales volume resulting from an increase in the number of customers and higher wholesale sales following the start of operations at the Ishikari Power Plant. Ordinary profit increased 61.9% to ¥1,163 million, despite higher costs related to the relocation to a new head office, due mainly to the recognition of a ¥316 million reversal of a provision for repairs at a consolidated subsidiary. In the first six months of the previous fiscal year, the company recorded a ¥657 million gain on the sale of fixed assets as extraordinary income. As no extraordinary gains or losses were recorded in the first six months of the fiscal year under review, net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 3.0% to ¥975 million after recognition of income taxes.」
Revenue and ordinary profit increased, but net income attributable to owners of the parent declined because there was no gain on the sale of fixed assets recorded in the previous year. - FY2020-Q1Shift to higher sales and profitAnnual report
「Ordinary profit increased 91.5% year on year to ¥2,511 million, driven by higher revenue from the gas and electricity businesses, higher profit from appliance sales and rationalisation and efficiency improvements across the company. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 106.5% to ¥1,960 million.」
Compared with higher revenue but lower profit in the previous year, the quarter under review posted higher revenue and profit, with revenue up 17.4%, ordinary profit up 91.5% and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent up 106.5%. - FY2019Shift to full-year revenue and profit growthAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue increased 17.0% from the previous fiscal year to ¥121,174 million, driven by higher revenue from city gas and electricity sales. As the company pursued rationalisation and efficiency improvements across its operations, ordinary profit increased 45.0% to ¥4,222 million.」
While the quarterly results showed higher revenue, lower ordinary profit and higher net income, revenue, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased for the full year. - FY2019-Q3Continued higher revenue, lower ordinary profit and higher net incomeAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–December 2018) increased 14.0% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥77,503 million, despite a decline in gas sales volume, due to higher gas selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system and higher electricity revenue from an increase in the number of customers. Ordinary profit decreased 36.3% to ¥175 million. Although revenue from the gas and electricity businesses increased, supply, selling and general administrative expenses, including depreciation, also increased. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 763.5% to ¥590 million, as the company recorded a ¥657 million gain on the sale of fixed assets as extraordinary income and recognised income taxes.」
Revenue increased, while higher expenses, including depreciation, reduced ordinary profit. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased due to the gain on the sale of fixed assets. - FY2019-Q2Higher revenue, lower ordinary profit and higher net incomeAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year under review (April–September 2018) increased 12.4% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥46,494 million, driven by higher city gas sales volume, higher gas selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system, and higher electricity revenue due to an increase in the number of customers. Ordinary profit decreased 17.0% to ¥718 million, mainly due to higher supply, selling and general administrative expenses, including depreciation. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 90.5% to ¥1,006 million, as the company recorded a ¥657 million gain on the sale of fixed assets as extraordinary income and recognised income taxes.」
Revenue increased while ordinary profit declined. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased year on year due to the gain on the sale of fixed assets. - FY2019-Q1Shifted to revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–June 2018) increased 11.7% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥24,081 million, driven by higher city gas sales volume, higher gas selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system, and higher electricity revenue due to an increase in the number of customers. Ordinary profit decreased 17.9% to ¥1,312 million, mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, including depreciation. Net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 19.7% to ¥949 million.」
Unlike the previous revenue and profit declines and loss recognition, the company posted higher revenue but lower ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue increased 19.0% from the previous fiscal year to ¥103,580 million, driven by higher revenue from city gas and electricity sales. As the company pursued rationalisation and efficiency improvements across its operations, ordinary profit increased 59.6% to ¥2,911 million.」
The company shifted from revenue and profit declines and loss recognition in prior years to higher revenue and profit in the year under review. - FY2018-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first six months of the fiscal year under review (April–September 2017) increased 20.8% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year to ¥41,378 million, driven by higher city gas sales volume and electricity revenue. Ordinary profit increased by ¥877 million to ¥865 million, supported by higher revenue from the gas and electricity businesses. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased by ¥659 million to ¥528 million.」
The company continued to post higher revenue and profit in the quarter under review, compared with an ordinary loss and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent in the previous year. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review (April–June 2017) increased 18.7% from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year to ¥21,559 million, despite a decline caused by the impact of the fuel cost adjustment system on selling prices, mainly because city gas sales volume and electricity revenue increased. Ordinary profit increased 35.8% to ¥1,599 million, driven by higher revenue from the electricity business and other factors. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 45.0% to ¥1,182 million.」
In contrast to the previous revenue and profit declines and losses, consolidated revenue, ordinary profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all increased year on year in the quarter under review. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to lower revenue, the company recorded an ordinary loss of ¥866 million and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥883 million, mainly due to a decline in gross profit resulting from the inventory impact of gas raw materials.」
The company continued to report lower revenue, an ordinary loss and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2017-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Gas revenue decreased 24.6% year on year to ¥22,154 million, mainly due to lower selling prices under the raw-material cost adjustment system, while consolidated net sales decreased 13.8% year on year to ¥34,264 million. In addition to the decline in sales, the decrease in gross profit resulting from the inventory impact of gas raw materials and other factors resulted in an ordinary loss of ¥11 million and a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥131 million.」
In addition to the year-on-year revenue decline, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent turned negative, worsening the company's revenue and profit decline. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Gas revenue decreased 24.4% year on year to ¥12,625 million, mainly due to lower selling prices under the fuel cost adjustment system, while consolidated revenue decreased 15.8% to ¥18,160 million. Ordinary profit decreased 23.6% year on year to ¥1,177 million, mainly due to a decline in the gross profit margin caused by the inventory impact of gas raw materials. Net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 24.7% to ¥815 million.」
The year-on-year declines in gas revenue, consolidated revenue, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent are disclosed.