Japan Tobacco Inc.'s revenue for the nine-month period rose 13.6% year on year, while operating profit increased 24.2%, reflecting an improvement driven by the tobacco business. The company raised its full-year outlook for 2026, forecasting operating profit of ¥1.041 trillion and adjusted operating profit of ¥1.079 trillion.
For Japan Tobacco Inc.'s nine-month cumulative results, revenue rose 13.6% year on year and operating profit increased 24.2%, with the tobacco business making a substantial contribution.
The core tobacco business drove performance and supported overall earnings growth. Overall profit improvement progressed, including the effects of the other segments.
The full-year 2026 outlook was raised, with operating profit planned at ¥1.041 trillion and adjusted operating profit at ¥1.079 trillion. As a result, full-year earnings are expected to be higher.
This was reported based on the Interim Report, with the announcement date given as 29 October 2026.