Asakuma sees strong Q3 revenue, profit surges

Asakuma Co., Ltd. reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending January 2026 (February 1 to October 31, 2025). The company recorded sales of JPY 7,182 million, a 12.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year's non-consolidated figures. Operating profit soared to JPY 324 million, a substantial 163.4% rise, while ordinary profit reached JPY 328 million, up 162.5%. Net income attributable to owners of the parent company also grew to JPY 215 million, despite a 40.0% decrease from the previous year's non-consolidated figures which included a significant tax adjustment.

The company's financial position also strengthened, with total assets increasing by 6.1% to JPY 4,621 million as of October 31, 2025. This was primarily due to a JPY 275 million increase in cash and deposits. Shareholder equity rose by 7.0% to JPY 3,285 million, improving the equity ratio to 71.1% from 70.5% at the previous fiscal year-end.

Asakuma anticipates full-year sales of JPY 10,010 million (up 19.9% year-on-year), with operating profit projected at JPY 500 million (up 178.6%), ordinary profit at JPY 501 million (up 171.3%), and net profit at JPY 287 million (down 49.3%). The company has not revised its full-year earnings forecast as of December 10, 2025.