Kintetsu subsidiary Kin-Ei raises financial forecasts on strong film performance

Kin-Ei Corp. announced a significant upward revision to its financial forecasts for the first half of fiscal year 2026. Net sales for the six months ending July 31, 2025, are now projected at JPY 1,878 million, up from JPY 1,800 million. Operating profit is expected to reach JPY 178 million (previously JPY 120 million), ordinary profit JPY 181 million (previously JPY 120 million), and net profit JPY 128 million (previously JPY 80 million). Earnings per share are now forecast at JPY 46.20, an increase from JPY 28.69.

The company attributes the strong first-half performance primarily to the Cinema and Amusement Business, which saw greater-than-expected success from films like “Kokuho” and “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” alongside efforts to curb expenses. For the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, Kin-Ei anticipates net sales of JPY 3,660 million, operating profit of JPY 230 million, ordinary profit of JPY 240 million, and net profit of JPY 155 million, with earnings per share projected at JPY 55.60. Despite a downward revision for the third quarter onwards in the Cinema and Amusement Business and anticipated increased costs, the full-year results are still expected to exceed initial forecasts. Kintetsu Group Holdings itself has no revisions to its consolidated financial results forecast.