Saftec Co (7464) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥2,544 million, up 5.9% year-over-year, with an operating loss of ¥15 million, a recurring loss of ¥14 million, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of ¥40 million, all improved from the prior year.

• The business environment saw continued economic recovery but faced headwinds from rising material and energy costs, labor expenses, and supply chain delays.

• Efforts included expanding sales of new products using camera and AI technology, revising sales areas and targets, and improving rental and supply efficiency.

Financial highlights

• Revenue increased 5.9% year-over-year to ¥2,544 million.

• Operating loss narrowed to ¥15 million from ¥46 million a year ago.

• Net loss attributable to shareholders improved to ¥40 million from ¥69 million in the prior year.

• EPS for Q1 was -¥22.49, compared to -¥37.86 in the previous year.

• Comprehensive loss for the quarter was ¥16 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2025 guidance remains unchanged: revenue ¥10,333 million (+2.1% YoY), operating income ¥588 million (+9.8%), net income ¥395 million (+13.9%), EPS ¥220.11.

• No revision to previously announced forecasts as of the reporting date.