Sangetsu Corporation reports record H1 sales, profit surges in FY2025

Sangetsu Corporation reported record net sales of JPY 988.9 bn for the six months ended September 30, 2025 (FY2025 H1), a 5.3% increase year-over-year, alongside a 5.7% rise in gross profit to JPY 306.2 bn. Operating profit surged by 10.9% to JPY 81.8 bn, significantly exceeding the H1 forecast announced in May by 10.6%. Profit attributable to owners of parent also saw substantial growth, increasing by 26.4% to JPY 63.1 bn, surpassing the forecast by 23.8%.

The domestic interior segment experienced a 0.3% rise in net sales to JPY 780.1 bn and a 3.1% increase in operating profit to JPY 82.5 bn, despite a weaker new housing market. The overseas segment showed remarkable growth, with net sales up 35.3% to JPY 175.0 bn and a reduced operating deficit of JPY -1.0 bn, demonstrating accelerated growth strategies in North America and structural reforms in Southeast Asia and China.

For the full fiscal year 2025, Sangetsu forecasts consolidated net sales of JPY 2,100.0 bn, an increase of 4.8% YoY, and consolidated operating profit of JPY 190.0 bn, up 4.7% YoY. The company projects a total annual dividend of JPY 155.0 per share, marking the 12th consecutive year of dividend growth.