HIS reports mixed nine-month results, profit to owners declines

H.I.S. Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of JPY 266,324 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, an increase of 12.2% year-on-year. Operating profit also rose by 20.4% to JPY 6,265 million, and ordinary profit increased by 16.1% to JPY 6,046 million. However, profit attributable to owners of parent experienced a significant decrease of 50.2%, settling at JPY 1,782 million compared to JPY 3,579 million in the same period last year. Basic earnings per share for the period were JPY 23.86, down from JPY 47.91 previously.

Total assets decreased by JPY 17,692 million to JPY 394,508 million from October 31, 2024, primarily due to reductions in cash and deposits and accounts receivable-other, despite increases in travel advance payments. Net assets also saw a decrease of JPY 1,338 million to JPY 61,005 million, with capital adequacy remaining at 12.6%. The company has announced a forecast for a full-year annual dividend of JPY 20.00 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025.

The full-year consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, has been revised, projecting net sales of JPY 390,000 million, operating profit of JPY 12,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,500 million.