Yamada Holdings reports increased profit, announces share buyback

Yamada Holdings today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reporting a 2.3% increase in net sales to ¥1,629.069 billion. Operating profit rose by 3.2% to ¥42.821 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent company increased significantly by 11.9% to ¥26.912 billion. The company attributed the positive results to increased demand for durable consumer goods and growth in sales of seasonal home appliances. Alongside the earnings report, Yamada Holdings announced a plan to repurchase up to 40 million of its own shares, at a maximum cost of ¥20.0 billion, between May 9, 2025, and March 31, 2026, aiming to increase shareholder returns. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company forecasts net sales of ¥1,697.500 billion, operating profit of ¥48.900 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥27.300 billion.