Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
23 reports(page 1 of 2)
Ajinomoto Co. reported a 13.2% increase in revenue to ¥412.1 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, while business profit jumped 27.3% to ¥60.1 billion, driven by strong sales of electronic materials for AI and servers. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 13.1% to ¥36.4 billion, and the company raised its full-year forecast, projecting business profit to exceed the ¥200 billion mark.
Q1 FY2027 (April–June 2026)
Kirin reported a surge in second-quarter profits for fiscal 2026, driven by broad-based growth and a one-time gain, as it raised full-year forecasts and announced a landmark acquisition. Revenue climbed 7.2% to ¥1,217.8 billion, while net profit nearly doubled to ¥101.7 billion, bolstered by a ¥29.0 billion gain on the sale of Four Roses. The company also plans a dividend hike to ¥76 per share.
Q2 FY2026 (Jan-Jun 2026)
Morinaga Milk’s Q1 revenue grew 2.4% to ¥147.1 billion, and operating profit rose 12.9% to ¥9.98 billion. Net profit dipped 3.4% to ¥6.68 billion, and the full-year operating profit forecast was cut to ¥34 billion.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Suntory B&F revenue rose 11.6% to ¥899.9bn in FY2026 H1, but operating profit increased only 3.0% to ¥74.0bn as higher costs ate into margins. Net income attributable to owners edged up 2.3% to ¥42.1bn.
FY2026 First Half (Jan-Jun 2026)
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.
Sapporo disclosed on October 7, 2026 that the Fair Trade Commission conducted an unexpected dawn raid over allegations of illegal price-fixing. This investigation targets four major manufacturers and poses significant risks to corporate value.
Kirin announced its subsidiary, Kirin Beer, was subjected to a forced raid by the Fair Trade Commission today on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act. The investigation focuses on potential anti-competitive practices in business partnerships and pricing. While the specific impact on financial results remains unclear, the company pledges full cooperation with authorities.
Asahi Group Holdings announced that subsidiary Asahi Beer will undergo a mandatory investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission over suspected antitrust violations. The specific financial impact remains unclear as markets assess the regulatory risks.
Meiji announced on Oct. 6, 2026, that it will transfer its subsidiary Nippon Kankitsu to Yoshimura Food to exit a deficit-ridden segment. The move aims to concentrate resources on dairy and confectionery while minimizing financial impact on the March 2027 fiscal year.
Takara Holdings announced it will transfer a 70% stake in Takara Logistics Systems to Central Warehouse on Oct 5, 2026. This move aligns with its strategy to focus resources on core alcohol business operations.
Meiji Holdings announced that its subsidiary Meiji Seika Pharma will establish a joint venture with Daito and DBJ to acquire Kyorin Pharmaceutical's generics business. The initiative aims to resolve ongoing supply chain anxieties through enhanced production efficiency.
Takara Holdings disclosed a plan on Sept. 15 to divest 18 rental properties, aiming to record an approximately 8.8 billion yen special gain by fiscal year 2027. This move supports the company's strategic push to enhance capital efficiency and achieve its mid-term ROIC targets.
