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Growth in gross profit in the electricity segment and reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses contributed to increased profits. Although gross profit declined in the LP gas segment, gains in equipment, construction, and platform businesses offset the decrease. In the electricity segment, increased sales volume and favorable fuel price trends had a positive impact, while gross profit in the city gas segment remained almost flat due to energy-saving initiatives by major customers.\n\n### Financial Position and Cash Flows\nTotal assets stood at 153,646 million yen, net assets at 62,863 million yen, and equity ratio was 40.6%, with net assets decreased compared to the previous year. Cash flow from operating activities was an inflow of 13.5 billion yen, outflows from investing activities amounted to 4.7 billion yen, and outflows from financing activities totaled 11.3 billion yen, resulting in free cash flow of 8.8 billion yen. 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The full-year earnings guidance projects operating income of 20,000 million yen (up 7.8% YoY), ordinary income of 20,000 million yen (up 7.6% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 14,000 million yen (up 21.2% YoY), with no changes to the outlook.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: 141,959 million yen (Up 2.9% YoY)\nOperating Income: 11,010 million yen (Up 30.3% YoY)\nOrdinary Income: 11,051 million yen (Up 28.9% YoY)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 7,626 million yen (Up 29.2% YoY)\nQuarterly Net Income per Share: 70.07 yen (Unknown)\nTotal Assets: 153,646 million yen (Decreased YoY (percentage unknown))\nNet Assets: 62,863 million yen (Decreased YoY (percentage unknown))\nEquity Ratio: 40.6% (Decreased YoY)\nDividend Forecast (Annual): 103.00 yen (Increased YoY (92.50 yen\u2192103.00 yen))\nFull Year Earnings Guidance Operating Income for FY2026: 20,000 million yen (Up 7.8% YoY)\nFull Year Earnings Guidance Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent for FY2026: 14,000 million yen (Up 21.2% YoY)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanGasCoLtd, #FinancialSummary, #financial_summary, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales: 141,959 million yen (up 2.9% YoY)\nOperating Income: 11,010 million yen (up 30.3% YoY)\nNet Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 7,626 million yen (up 29.2% YoY)","jir_meta_title":"Japan Gas Co., Ltd. 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