Lion Corporation reports strong nine-month performance, raises dividends for 10th year

Lion Corporation announced a 1.3% increase in net sales to yen 304,945 million and a 62.7% rise in operating profit to yen 27,829 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Profit attributable to owners of the parent surged 64.3% to yen 20,813 million, with basic earnings per share at yen 75.25. The company confirmed its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of yen 420,000 million and operating profit of yen 35,000 million for fiscal 2025.

In line with its Vision2030 2nd STAGE plan, Lion Corporation is making strategic advancements, including a yen 2.3 billion shift to high value-added products, a reduction of 65 SKUs, and the transfer of a food preparation product brand. These initiatives contributed to a 1.1 percentage point improvement in core operating income margin. The company plans an annual dividend of yen 30 per share for fiscal 2025, marking its tenth consecutive year of increases.

Overseas, Lion Corporation recorded varied performance. Sales in Southeast and South Asia increased by 6.2%, largely due to strong performance in Malaysia. However, Northeast Asia experienced a 7.2% decrease, impacted by economic stagnation in key markets like China and South Korea. Lion is expanding into India with a new subsidiary, Lion India Private Limited, aiming for 50% of consolidated net sales from overseas by 2030.