Buffalo Inc. profit surges 137.6% in first half, defying sales drop

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, Buffalo Inc. reported a profit attributable to owners of parent of 4,616 million yen, a substantial 137.6% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. This growth occurred despite an 18.7% decrease in net sales, which fell to 60,102 million yen. Operating profit also saw an 84.4% increase to 5,548 million yen, and ordinary profit rose by 76.1% to 5,643 million yen. Basic earnings per share for the period were 347.12 yen.

Looking ahead to the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Buffalo Inc. forecasts net sales of 112,000 million yen, a 21.8% decrease year-on-year. However, the company expects a profit attributable to owners of parent of 6,500 million yen, an 8.2% increase, with operating profit projected at 7,700 million yen and ordinary profit at 8,300 million yen. Basic earnings per share for the full fiscal year are estimated at 511.96 yen.

The company's financial position as of September 30, 2025, shows total assets of 70,925 million yen and total net assets of 41,615 million yen, resulting in an equity-to-asset ratio of 58.7%. Cash dividends for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, are forecast at 60.00 yen per share for the second quarter-end and 60.00 yen for the fiscal year-end, totaling 120.00 yen per share for the full year.