Shochiku upgrades full-year forecasts after strong performance

Shochiku's revised consolidated forecast projects net sales of JPY 97,000 million, a 2.1% increase from the previous forecast, with operating profit rising 38.7% to JPY 4,300 million. Ordinary profit is now expected to be JPY 4,500 million, a 50.0% increase, and profit attributable to owners of parent is JPY 4,000 million, up 37.9%. This positive outlook stems from strong kabuki performances, including the Onoe Kikugorō VIII name succession and "KANADEHON CHŪSHINGURA," along with better-than-expected summer movie box office results.

The non-consolidated forecast also saw upward revisions, with net sales increasing by JPY 1,000 million to JPY 57,000 million (a 1.8% rise). Ordinary profit is now JPY 2,800 million (a 55.6% increase), and profit is JPY 2,700 million (a 35.0% increase). These revisions reflect successful kabuki performances in the theater business, which exceeded initial projections.

Additionally, the semi-annual consolidated financial results for the six months ended August 31, 2025, showed net sales of JPY 49,629 million, a 25.4% increase year-on-year, and operating profit of JPY 4,249 million, up 494.3%. Profit attributable to owners of parent for the period was JPY 4,120 million, significantly up from a loss of JPY (681) million in the previous year.