Nishi-Nippon Railroad sees profit surge, raises full-year outlook

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. reported consolidated operating revenue of JPY 222,258m for the six months ended September 30, 2025, a 6.8% increase year-on-year. Operating income rose by 3.0% to JPY 13,056m, while ordinary income grew 8.8% to JPY 14,378m. Profit attributable to owners of parent saw a substantial 78.6% increase, reaching JPY 16,526m. This strong performance was driven by increased cargo volume in Global Logistics, higher condominium sales in Housing, and the opening of "ONE FUKUOKA BLDG." in Leasing.

The company revised its full-year consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Operating revenue is now projected at JPY 476,500m, an increase of 1.4% from the previous forecast. Operating income is expected to reach JPY 27,000m (up 8.0%), ordinary income JPY 27,600m (up 16.9%), and profit attributable to owners of parent JPY 25,000m (up 17.9%). The revisions are attributed to factors such as improved gross profit in Housing and lower expenses in Transportation.

In a significant subsequent event, Nishi-Nippon Railroad acquired 100% of Hinomaru Holdings Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2025, for JPY 8,200m. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen the company’s agricultural sector involvement and support the Kyushu economy.