トーカイ has formulated a conservative consolidated earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The company plans to absorb the negative effects of revisions to drug prices and dispensing fees and higher energy costs through the expansion of its rental business and the promotion of digital transformation.
For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the consolidated earnings outlook calls for net sales of ¥165.4 billion, up 3.6% year on year, operating profit of ¥8.985 billion, down 4.2%, ordinary profit of ¥9.437 billion, down 6.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥6.117 billion, up 0.8%. The dispensing services business is expected to turn to lower profit as a result of revisions to drug prices and dispensing fees, while higher energy costs have been incorporated as a negative factor of approximately ¥230 million.
Health and lifestyle services are expected to generate net sales of ¥86.086 billion and operating profit of ¥8.972 billion, maintaining growth in both revenue and profit. The impact of revisions to medical service fees is expected to be limited, and the company will continue to expand contracts for linen supply and hospital admission and residential care sets, while pursuing negotiations to revise hotel linen prices. In the senior care business, the company plans to increase sales and promote the expansion of care equipment rental locations and M&A. The contribution from the maintenance center in Kyushu is not expected until fiscal 2028 or later.
The dispensing services business is expected to generate net sales of ¥64.119 billion and operating profit of ¥1.810 billion. The forecast assumes an increase in prescription volumes and higher average prices, while revisions to drug prices and dispensing fees will be negative factors. The company plans to open 6 new locations and close 3, while strengthening its primary-care pharmacy functions, promoting home dispensing services, and improving productivity through digital transformation. Environmental services are expected to generate net sales of ¥15.030 billion and operating profit of ¥1.201 billion. Leasekin is expected to deliver higher revenue and profit through appropriate price adjustments and expanded sales. The cleaning business aims to increase revenue by acquiring new customers and implementing appropriate price adjustments, although upfront costs related to the introduction of cleaning robots are expected to temporarily weigh on profit.