Kotobuki Spirits reports strong sales growth, stable profits in first half

Kotobuki Spirits reported consolidated net sales of JPY 35,787 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, an 8.8% increase year-over-year. Operating profit was JPY 7,441 million, a slight decrease of 0.5%, while ordinary profit remained stable at JPY 7,517 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent grew by 0.5% to JPY 5,016 million. Basic earnings per share were JPY 32.49 for the period. The company also announced a full-year dividend forecast of JPY 35.00 per share, up from JPY 32.00 in the previous fiscal year.

This growth was driven by various measures, including a 9.5% increase in inbound sales, reaching JPY 5,083 million. The company strategically opened three new stores, including a flagship "Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory" outlet, while closing three others. Segment-wise, the SUCREY GROUP saw sales increase by 6.7% to JPY 16,563 million, and the KOTOBUKISEIKA GROUP recorded an 11.9% rise to JPY 8,141 million.

Total assets decreased slightly to JPY 50,985 million from JPY 51,980 million at the end of March 2025, with net assets rising to JPY 40,305 million, resulting in an improved equity-to-asset ratio of 79.0%. Cash and deposits decreased by JPY 1,322 million. The company's full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projects net sales of JPY 79,670 million and ordinary profit of JPY 19,720 million, with no revisions to previously announced figures.