Hosiden reports strong half-year sales and profit growth, revises full-year forecast

Hosiden Corporation reported consolidated net sales of JPY 245,426 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, marking a substantial 111.3% increase year-on-year. Operating profit rose by 1.6% to JPY 8,098 million, while ordinary profit saw a 51.2% surge to JPY 9,588 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 38.0% to JPY 6,108 million. Basic earnings per share for the period stood at JPY 120.03.

The company's total assets increased to JPY 212,990 million as of September 30, 2025, up from JPY 200,279 million at March 31, 2025. Net assets also grew to JPY 142,843 million, resulting in an equity-to-asset ratio of 67.1%.

Hosiden also revised its full-year fiscal year 2026 forecasts, projecting net sales of JPY 440,000 million and ordinary profit of JPY 18,000 million. Additionally, the company announced a share repurchase program for up to 2.0 million shares, totaling JPY 4.2 billion, to be canceled by February 27, 2026, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and shareholder returns. The company also decided to liquidate its consolidated subsidiary, China Hosiden Co., Ltd., recording a special loss of JPY 768 million.