Saftec Co (7464) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, increased 2.6% year-over-year to ¥7,995 million, but operating profit fell 28.6% and net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 31.7% year-over-year.

• The business environment saw stable public investment and steady private demand, but faced high procurement and logistics costs, supply delays, and rising labor expenses.

• Efforts focused on promoting value-added products using AI technology and efficient rental operations.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit for the period was ¥296 million, down 28.6% year-over-year; ordinary profit was ¥299 million, down 29.8%.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥173 million, a 31.7% decrease year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income for the period was ¥211 million, down 31.4% year-over-year.

• EPS for the period was ¥97.68, compared to ¥140.27 in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast revised to ¥10,333 million, up 2.1% year-over-year.

• Full-year operating profit forecast is ¥429 million, down 19.9% year-over-year.

• Net profit forecast for the year is ¥287 million, up 17.2% year-over-year; EPS forecast is ¥161.47.

• Guidance revision announced on January 31, 2025.