Kumiai Chemical raises profit outlook on reduced foreign exchange losses

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. announced a revision to its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the period ending October 31, 2025. The company now projects consolidated net sales of JPY 170,400 million, an increase from the previously forecast JPY 169,000 million. Operating profit is expected to reach JPY 10,500 million, up from JPY 10,000 million. Ordinary profit is significantly revised to JPY 13,300 million from JPY 10,500 million, representing a 26.7% increase. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent is also increased to JPY 4,300 million from JPY 3,500 million, an increase of 22.9%. Earnings per share are now estimated at JPY 35.71, compared to the prior forecast of JPY 29.06.

The primary reason for the upward revision, particularly for ordinary profit and net profit attributable to owners of the parent, is a reduced foreign exchange loss. This is attributed to the yen depreciating more than initially anticipated, which positively impacted the company's financial results. While net sales and operating profit showed only minor variances from the previous forecast, the foreign exchange impact significantly improved profitability.

Additionally, Kumiai Chemical provided individual earnings estimates for the same period, showing substantial growth compared to the prior year. Net sales are projected to reach JPY 128,400 million, a 21.1% increase from the prior year's JPY 105,994 million. Operating profit is expected to rise by 13.2% to JPY 7,500 million, up from JPY 6,625 million. This growth is mainly driven by increased shipments in the agrochemical and agriculture-related businesses, both domestically and internationally. However, ordinary profit and net profit for the individual results are only expected to show slight increases due to the impact of foreign exchange losses.