Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Summary of Q3 FY2025 Financial Results and FY2025 Earnings Guidance
Core operating income for Q3 FY2025 was 68 billion yen (down 10% YoY), and full-year guidance has been revised downward to 103 billion yen. A share buyback of 30 billion yen is planned to strengthen shareholder returns.
Key Figures
- Core Operating Income (Q1-Q3): 68 billion yen (down 10% YoY)
- Full-year Core Operating Income Forecast: 103 billion yen (revised downward)
- Planned Share Buyback Amount: 30 billion yen (approximately 5% of total outstanding shares to be cancelled)
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Summary of Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
Core operating income for Q3 FY2025 was 68 billion yen, a 10% decrease year-over-year. The growth segment, mainly ICT, remained solid at 83 billion yen (down 2% YoY), but Basic & Green Materials incurred a loss of 12.8 billion yen due to raw material price declines and low operating rates. Extraordinary losses amounted to 13.4 billion yen. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was 22.6 billion yen, down 40% YoY. Reduced sales volumes were influenced by U.S. tariff policies, semiconductor supply shortages, and a fire at a U.S. aluminum plant.
FY2025 Earnings Guidance and Shareholder Returns
Full-year core operating income guidance has been revised downward to 103 billion yen, with net income attributable to owners of the parent reduced to 42 billion yen. The growth segment, including ICT and Life & Healthcare, is expected to see earnings growth, while Basic & Green Materials is anticipated to decline due to inventory valuation losses and low operating rates. As a shareholder return measure, a 30 billion yen share buyback is planned, with approximately 5% of the total outstanding shares to be cancelled upon completion. The dividend is forecasted at 75 yen/share (post-split), and efforts to strengthen returns targeting a DOE of 4.0% by FY2028 are under consideration.
