First Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 | Revenue of ¥10.0 trillion (+7.0% YoY)

Overview of Business Performance

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group achieved revenue of ¥10 trillion (YoY +7.0%) and an operating income of ¥1.14 trillion (YoY +102%) in the first quarter of fiscal year ending March 2027, recording substantial profit growth. The core chemical segment benefited from price revisions and demand recovery, improving profitability. Notably, increases in prices of basic chemicals and chemical materials contributed to absorption of cost increases. Going forward, the company aims to promote global expansion and new businesses to ensure sustainable growth.

Outlook and Impact on Investors

Looking ahead, the full-year revenue is expected to be comparable to the previous year, while strengthening cost management and pricing strategies aim to maintain and expand profit margins. For investors, the steady performance and active business investments are expected to enhance long-term corporate value. In particular, investments in environmental and sustainability fields and expansion of new businesses are anticipated to be growth drivers in the future.