Saint-Care (2374) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 3.8% year-over-year to ¥27,993 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024.

• Operating profit declined 20.1% year-over-year to ¥1,287 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent fell 24.8% year-over-year to ¥808 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit decreased to ¥3,375 million from ¥3,556 million year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit dropped 18.2% year-over-year to ¥1,333 million.

• Earnings per share were ¥32.77, down from ¥43.49 in the prior year period.

• Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent was ¥820 million, down from ¥1,083 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast is ¥57,120 million, up 5.7% year-over-year.

• Full-year operating profit projected at ¥3,300 million, up 8.8% year-over-year.

• Full-year profit attributable to owners of parent expected to reach ¥2,135 million, up 6.5% year-over-year.

• Full-year earnings per share forecasted at ¥86.63.