Zero posts record revenue and profit, boosts shareholder returns

Zero reported record financial results for the fiscal year ending June 2025. Sales revenue climbed to JPY 147,843 million, a 5.0% increase from the previous year. Operating profit surged by 64.4% to JPY 10,228 million, pushing the operating profit margin to 6.9%. This strong performance was attributed to effective responses to the "2024 problem" in vehicle transportation, appropriate fee revisions, and enhanced market share in used car exports.

In line with its focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns, Zero announced an increase in its dividend payout ratio from 25% to 33% starting from the June 2025 fiscal year. The company also implemented share sales and treasury stock dispositions, aiming for a circulating stock ratio of over 25%.

Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending June 2026, Zero projects sales revenue of JPY 145,000 million and an operating profit of JPY 10,300 million, with a target operating profit margin of 7.1%. The company's medium-term management plan for the fiscal year ending June 2027 aims for sales revenue exceeding JPY 150,000 million, operating profit over JPY 10,000 million, and an ROE exceeding 14.0%. Key actions include strengthening its transport network, improving human resources, and maximizing asset value.