Hosiden Corporation
Notice Regarding Differences Between Second Quarter (Interim) Earnings Forecast and Actual Results
There are differences between the forecast and actual results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Forecasted net sales of 238,000 hundred million yen were revised upward to actual 269,716 hundred million yen. Operating income was forecast at 9,600 million yen → actual 9,226 million yen, a shortfall of △374 million yen versus forecast. Ordinary income was 9,100 million yen → 9,683 million yen, net income was 6,400 million yen → 6,590 million yen, and diluted EPS was 129.99 yen → 133.86 yen. The variance factors include increased sales in the amusement-related business, margin compression due to rising raw material costs, and differences in assumed foreign exchange losses.
Key Figures
- Net Sales: 269,716 hundred million yen (vs. previous forecast +31,716 hundred million yen, +13.3%)
- Operating Income: 9,226 million yen (vs. previous forecast -374 million yen, -3.9%)
- Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent (Interim): 6,590 million yen (vs. previous forecast +190 million yen, +3.0%)
AI要約
Overview of Results
Differences between the consolidated earnings forecast and actual results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 have been announced. Net sales exceeded the previous forecast due to increased demand in the amusement-related segment, resulting in better-than-expected top-line performance. Conversely, operating income fell short of the forecast, which is suggested to be due to margin deterioration from surging raw material costs. Ordinary income and interim net income exceeded forecasts partly because foreign exchange losses were smaller than assumed amid yen depreciation.
Outlook and Impact for Investors
While the increase in net sales provides tailwinds for business growth, the impact of raw material costs may persist. Variance factors could change depending on future foreign exchange movements, representing a risk of revisions at upcoming financial announcements. For investors, this is an important period to monitor both the drivers of sales growth and the pressure on profit margins.
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