Yellow Hat reports strong first-half growth in sales and profit

Yellow Hat Ltd. announced net sales of JPY 79,305 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a 14.5% increase from the previous year. Operating profit rose by 2.8% to JPY 5,505 million, and ordinary profit increased by 3.5% to JPY 6,129 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent grew by 8.8% to JPY 4,320 million, setting a new record for the period. Basic earnings per share were JPY 49.23.

The company's retail division significantly contributed to this growth with net sales of JPY 54,203 million, up 21.2% year-on-year, primarily driven by strong sales of tires and expendable auto parts. The automotive and motorcycle parts sales business recorded JPY 76,430 million in net sales, an increase of 15.1%. Total assets as of September 30, 2025, stood at JPY 194,626 million, with net assets at JPY 121,094 million, resulting in an equity ratio of 62.1%.

Yellow Hat maintained its full-year financial results forecast, anticipating JPY 170,000 million in net sales, JPY 15,900 million in operating profit, and JPY 11,400 million in profit attributable to owners of parent. The company announced a two-for-one stock split effective April 1, 2025, with all per-share figures adjusted accordingly.