Takara Holdings FY2025 sales up, income declines

Takara Holdings (TSE: 2531) announced a 6.9% increase in net sales to JPY 362.693 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. However, operating income fell by 7.4% to JPY 20.597 billion and ordinary income decreased by 5.0% to JPY 22.180 billion. Net income attributable to owners of the parent saw a slight increase of 0.2% to JPY 16.202 billion, resulting in earnings per share of JPY 82.98. Takara Shuzo's sales declined by 3.3%, while Takara Shuzo International Group saw a 15.8% increase. The Takara Bio Group experienced a 3.5% sales increase. The company acquired Kagerer & Co. GmbH and Curio Bioscience, Inc. Forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2026, project net sales of JPY 401 billion and operating income of JPY 21.9 billion.