Yakult Honsha's second-quarter operating profit was ¥13.5 billion, down 6% year on year, and it lowered its full-year forecast and announced a share buyback.
Yakult Honsha's second-quarter operating profit was ¥13.5 billion, down 6% year on year, almost in line with the analyst estimate of ¥13 billion.
The company indicated an intention to lower its full-year operating profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027.
It also disclosed its intention to carry out a share buyback.