Bushiroad Financial Report for First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2025

Key insights

7 takeaways

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Bushiroad reported strong growth for the first three quarters of fiscal 2025, with net sales reaching 39,371 million yen, a 19.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
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Operating profit saw a significant turnaround, reaching 2,879 million yen for the first three quarters of fiscal 2025, compared to only 70 million yen in the prior year period.
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Ordinary profit surged by 343.8% year-over-year to 2,899 million yen, while profit attributable to owners of the parent reached 1,694 million yen.
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The company projects a strong full-year performance for fiscal 2025, forecasting net sales of 53,500 million yen, representing a 15.6% increase over the previous year.
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Full-year profit attributable to owners of the parent is forecast to reach 2,490 million yen, a 209.4% increase, with an expected earnings per share of 36.21 yen.
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Bushiroad has set a dividend forecast of 4.50 yen per share for fiscal 2025, maintaining the same annual dividend level as fiscal 2024.
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The company's financial position remains stable with an equity-to-asset ratio of 46.1% as of March 31, 2025, an improvement from 43.7% at the end of fiscal 2024.

Summary

Bushiroad’s financial performance for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2025, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, demonstrates a significant recovery and growth trajectory compared to the previous year. The company reported net sales of 39,371 million yen, representing a 19.8% increase over the same period in fiscal 2024. This growth is accompanied by a substantial improvement in profitability, with operating profit reaching 2,879 million yen and ordinary profit rising to 2,899 million yen, a 343.8% increase year-over-year. Profit attributable to owners of the parent reached 1,694 million yen, marking a sharp turnaround from the net loss recorded in the prior year’s corresponding period.

The company’s financial position remains stable, with total assets reported at 48,359 million yen and net assets at 23,652 million yen as of March 31, 2025. The equity-to-asset ratio has improved to 46.1%, up from 43.7% at the end of fiscal 2024. Earnings per share for the first three quarters stand at 24.64 yen, reflecting the positive momentum in bottom-line results.

Looking ahead, the company maintains an optimistic outlook for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Management forecasts total net sales of 53,500 million yen, an increase of 15.6%, and anticipates an operating profit of 4,150 million yen, which would represent a 370.2% surge. The projected profit attributable to owners of the parent is 2,490 million yen, with an expected earnings per share of 36.21 yen. These figures underscore a strategic focus on sustained operational efficiency and revenue expansion across the company’s diverse entertainment and media segments.