Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Toho Corp reported a significant earnings drop in the first half of its fiscal year ending February 2027, with operating profit falling 24.8 percent as core film business underperformed. The studio maintained its full-year forecast, signaling confidence in underlying profitability despite the interim slump.
FY2027 Q2 (Jan-Mar 2027)
Human resources and management consulting firm BayCurrent reported a sharp expansion in its second quarter for the fiscal year ending February 2027, posting a 35.7 percent increase in consolidated revenue to 92.9 billion yen on Oct. 15.
FY2027 Q2 (Jul-Sep 2026)
Kanematsu completed its acquisition of all IDAJ shares through Kanematsu Electronics, adding IDAJ and its subsidiaries to its consolidated group. The price was finalized at ¥49.8 billion, ¥600 million below the ¥50.4 billion estimate, with a minor current-year earnings impact expected.
Hirose ended the buyback approved on Aug. 4, 2026, after purchasing 25,200 shares for ¥634,312,000 from Oct. 1 to 13. Cumulative purchases reached 594,200 shares for ¥14,999,079,500, or 99.99% of the ¥15 billion cap and 84.9% of the 700,000-share limit.
Kirin said a breach at subsidiaries Fancl and Attenir exposed member data affecting 785,496 people across 834,947 records. Payment details and main passwords were not exposed, and no misuse has been confirmed.
Mitsubishi Electric agreed on Oct. 16 to sell half of its auto unit to a Foxconn affiliate for ¥115 billion, implying a ¥320 billion valuation. The partners will jointly run the business, with a ¥100 billion impairment expected in fiscal 2027.
Toho raised its net profit forecast for the fiscal year ending in February 2027 by 17.1% to 48 billion yen, driven by investment gains. The move reflects strategic asset management rather than core business expansion.
Takashimaya has officially resolved to establish a new intermediate holding company, Takashimaya Financial Holdings, on March 1, 2027. This restructuring aims to consolidate its financial operations and strengthen its revenue structure by integrating customer bases with banking services.
Department store operator Takashimaya announced on October 15 that it will raise its interim dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2027. The company revised its full-year forecast to 44 yen per share, highlighting a strong commitment to shareholder returns.
Japanese IT consulting leader BayCurrent unveiled a new mid-term plan on October 15, targeting sales of 50 billion yen by fiscal 2030. The firm aims to boost EBITDA margins to 40%, driven by strong AI demand that allows it to revise shareholder return policies with flexible share buybacks.
SHIFT has reached a basic agreement with Tokyo Gas to establish a joint investment fund totaling 15 billion yen. The move aims to accelerate non-continuous growth through an AI-driven M&A platform.
Mitsui is partnering with Penske Corp to acquire all floating shares of Penske Automotive Group. This move aims to fully consolidate its stake in the US operator.
