Mitsubishi Corporation reports Q2 profit plunge, maintains full-year outlook

Mitsubishi Corporation reported consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, with revenues decreasing by 7.7% to JPY 8,637,843 million compared to the previous year. Profit attributable to owners of the Parent saw a substantial decline of 42.4% to JPY 355,796 million, with basic earnings per share falling to JPY 91.87 from JPY 152.73. This decline was primarily attributed to the reclassification of Lawson as an equity method affiliate, which impacted gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, and gains on investments.

Despite the drop in profits, Mitsubishi Corporation maintained stable total assets at JPY 21,500,273 million as of September 30, 2025, a slight increase from March 31, 2025. The company announced an interim dividend of JPY 55.00 per share, with a full-year forecast of JPY 110.00 per share, consistent with the previous year's full-year dividend. The full-year forecast for profit attributable to owners of the Parent remains unchanged at JPY 700,000 million, representing a 26.4% decrease from the prior year.