An overview of YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.’s earnings summary and recent stock price trends. In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, revenue increased 3.3% year on year to ¥120.5 billion, operating profit fell 7.5% to ¥10.1 billion, and net income increased 17.2% to ¥13.6 billion.
According to YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.’s earnings summary for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, revenue increased 3.3% year on year to ¥120.5 billion, while operating profit fell 7.5% to ¥10.1 billion due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses. However, net income rose 17.2% year on year to ¥13.6 billion, supported by the recognition of extraordinary income.
An analysis indicates that performance has remained somewhat weak over the past 12 quarters. Profit margins and revenue growth have slowed, while the equity ratio has remained relatively high and stable.
Key factors supporting earnings growth include the expansion of overseas operations, domestic home-delivery and in-store initiatives, and demand stimulation through product updates. At the same time, domestic price trends, higher selling, general and administrative expenses, and rising raw material and logistics costs may affect performance.
The earnings announcement schedule has not been determined. Medium- to long-term analysis is being conducted based on the latest earnings summaries and annual securities reports. Regulatory developments and investment recovery burdens in overseas markets, foreign exchange movements, and the terms of borrowings are also identified as factors to monitor in assessing future performance.