Japan Tobacco Inc.
【Japan Tobacco】2026 Midterm Earnings｜Sales approximately 198.6 billion yen (YoY 17.7% increase)
Japan Tobacco's consolidated sales for the second quarter of the 2026 fiscal year ending December are approximately 198.6 billion yen, a 17.7% year-over-year increase. Operating profit is approximately 64.5 billion yen, and net income is approximately 43.1 billion yen, both showing significant growth. Full-year forecasts have also been revised upward.
Key Figures
- Sales Revenue: 1,986,070 million yen (YoY 17.7% increase)
- Net profit attributable to owners of parent: 431,829 million yen (YoY 35.0% increase)
- Full-year sales forecast: approximately 385.0 billion yen (revised upward)
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Business Performance Overview
Japan Tobacco's second quarter of the 2026 fiscal year ending December recorded significant increases, with sales revenue approximately 198.6 billion yen (YoY 17.7% increase), operating profit approximately 64.5 billion yen (YoY 29.0% increase), and net profit approximately 43.2 billion yen (YoY 35.0% increase). Segments such as the tobacco and processed foods businesses performed strongly, with adjusted operating profit also showing steady growth. The full-year outlook has been revised upward, supported by improvements in exchange rates and market conditions.
Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders
The company has upwardly revised its full-year sales forecast to approximately 385.0 billion yen, with an expected adjusted operating profit of approximately 103.5 billion yen. Dividends will also be increased, with the 2026 dividend forecast at 136 yen (end of Q2). Looking long-term, the company aims for profit growth based on stable exchange rates and will strengthen shareholder returns. It will continue prudent business operations while monitoring risks such as litigation and regulatory tightening.
Japan Tobacco Inc.
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