Kirin holdings reports strong Q3 operating profit growth

Kirin Holdings reported consolidated revenue of 1,756,117 million yen for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, a 3.3% increase year-over-year. Normalized operating profit rose by 5.2% to 170,538 million yen, while profit attributable to owners of the Company surged by 29.7% to 102,833 million yen. This growth was largely propelled by the consolidation of FANCL, which became a subsidiary in October 2024, and steady progress in alcoholic beverages and health science businesses.

The company's financial position at September 30, 2025, showed total assets of 3,310,110 million yen, a decrease of 44,049 million yen from December 31, 2024. Equity attributable to owners of the Company stood at 1,169,779 million yen, down 11,746 million yen, primarily due to foreign exchange fluctuations and additional acquisition of FANCL. Liabilities increased to 1,852,966 million yen, driven by higher commercial paper and bond issuance.

Looking ahead, Kirin Holdings forecasts full-year consolidated revenue of 2,440,000 million yen and normalized operating profit of 212,000 million yen, representing increases of 4.3% and 0.5% respectively compared to the previous year's actual results. Basic earnings per share are projected at 185.20 yen. The company also announced a forecasted annual dividend of 74.00 yen per share, with 37.00 yen for the second quarter and a projected 37.00 yen for the year-end.