Fujita Kanko reports strong 9-month earnings amid tourism rebound

Fujita Kanko Inc. announced robust financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with net sales increasing by 4,467 million yen year-on-year to 58,646 million yen. Operating profit surged by 1,118 million yen to 8,798 million yen, while ordinary profit rose by 769 million yen to 8,631 million yen. Profit attributable to owners of parent also saw a healthy increase of 322 million yen, reaching 5,735 million yen. The company's equity ratio improved to 33.3% as of September 30, 2025, up from 27.3% at the end of the previous fiscal year.

Growth was largely fueled by the WHG Business, which saw net sales rise by 3,114 million yen to 35,717 million yen and operating profit by 1,220 million yen to 7,932 million yen, primarily due to increased ADR and inbound demand from Europe, the U.S., and Australia. The Luxury & Banquet Business also contributed positively, with net sales increasing by 1,013 million yen to 13,638 million yen. Total inbound accommodation guests at domestic facilities increased by 11.8% to 1,816 thousand people.

Despite increased labor costs from wage raises and bonus payouts, the company maintained its full-year consolidated financial results forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, anticipating net sales of 80,500 million yen and profit attributable to owners of parent of 8,800 million yen. The company also announced a stock split and revisions to its shareholder benefits program, effective November 7, 2025.