Yodogawa Steel Works reports mixed Q2 results, revises shareholder benefits

Yodogawa Steel Works announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with net sales reaching JPY 101,876 million, a 3.3% decrease from the previous year. Operating profit also fell by 6.4% to JPY 7,314 million, while ordinary profit decreased by 3.2% to JPY 8,876 million. However, profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 4.4% to JPY 6,043 million. The company maintains its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of JPY 199,000 million and operating profit of JPY 11,600 million.

The company's shareholder benefit program has been revised following a 1-to-5 stock split effective July 1, 2025. Shareholders with 500 shares or more (previously 100 shares) are now eligible for a catalog gift, with values ranging from JPY 2,000 to JPY 8,000 depending on shareholding and duration. Additionally, an exclusive QUO card of JPY 1,000 will be distributed to shareholders with 100 shares or more to commemorate the company's name change on October 1, 2025.

The company's financial position shows total assets at JPY 264,419 million as of September 30, 2025, a slight increase from JPY 264,256 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. Total liabilities decreased to JPY 47,027 million, while net assets increased to JPY 217,392 million, with an equity ratio of 74.4%.