Kaneko Seeds (1376) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the quarter ended Feb 2025 rose 7.4% year-over-year to ¥41,211 million, with operating profit up 12.1% to ¥368 million and ordinary profit up 16.9% to ¥510 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 10.3% year-over-year to ¥285 million, and basic EPS was ¥25.43.

Financial highlights

• Gross margin and EBITDA not explicitly stated, but operating and ordinary profits showed double-digit year-over-year growth.

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥343 million, nearly flat year-over-year.

• Total assets as of Feb 2025 were ¥44,041 million, with net assets at ¥24,251 million and a capital adequacy ratio of 55.1%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast for May 2025 is ¥63,500 million, up 3.1% year-over-year.

• Operating profit forecast is ¥1,650 million (+11.6%), ordinary profit ¥1,750 million (+11.4%), and profit attributable to owners of parent ¥1,200 million.

• Full-year basic EPS forecast is ¥106.20.

• Annual dividend forecast is ¥33.00 per share.