Nagaileben forecasts increased revenue despite challenging market

Nagaileben (TSE:7447) announced its second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending August 2025, forecasting a revenue increase to JPY17.5 billion, a 6.6% rise year-over-year. Despite a challenging market environment marked by inflation and reduced healthcare subsidies, the company expects growth driven by high-end product sales, particularly the "MACKINTOSH PHILOSOPHY" brand, and expansion in overseas markets. While the first half of the year saw a 6.1% increase in revenue to JPY7.843 billion and an operating profit of JPY1.499 billion, challenges persist, including fluctuating exchange rates and rising material costs. The company is actively managing these pressures through strategic pricing, production efficiencies, and a focus on high-value products. Additionally, Nagaileben continues to prioritize shareholder returns, executing a stock repurchase program and maintaining a stable dividend policy.