Otsuka Holdings announced that it had raised its current-year net profit forecast from its previous estimate and is targeting a new record high. Together with the results for the cumulative 3Q period, sales are expected to be flat to higher, while net profit is expected to reach the level indicated by the revised forecast.
For the cumulative third-quarter results, sales came in at approximately ¥204.2 billion, operating profit at approximately ¥4.2 billion, ordinary profit at approximately ¥4.2 billion and net profit at approximately ¥3.2 billion. Sales remained strong, exceeding the same period of the previous year.
The current-year earnings forecast was revised to sales of ¥2.725 trillion, operating profit of approximately ¥4.9 billion and net profit of ¥3.7 billion, resulting in revised earnings per share of ¥706.21. The announcement was made on 30 October 2026.
The second-half earnings forecast was also revised. Sales are expected to remain flat against the previous forecast, while operating profit is projected to increase by 10.0% and net profit by 10.8%.
The revision raises the current-year net profit forecast from the previous estimate of ¥355 billion to ¥370 billion, indicating the possibility of a new record high.