Otomo Logistics Service Co., Ltd. Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast 52%

Otomo Logistics Service Co., Ltd. (TSE:9149) has raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending October 2026, citing stronger-than-expected operational performance despite headwinds from major clients in the construction machinery and automotive sectors.

ItemBeforeAfterChange
RevenueJPY 30.0bnJPY 30.5bnJPY 0.5bn
Operating ProfitJPY 1.7bnJPY 2.7bnJPY 0.9bn
Ordinary IncomeJPY 1.5bnJPY 2.4bnJPY 0.9bn
Net ProfitJPY 1.0bnJPY 1.6bnJPY 0.6bn
EPSJPY 48.83 per shareJPY 78.56 per shareJPY 29.73 per share

The company attributed the upward revision to aggressive expansion into new business segments outside its traditional focus—including general merchandise and food logistics—to offset production slowdowns among core clients. Successful recruitment of drivers and warehouse staff reduced labor costs, while lower diesel prices than budgeted further improved margins. However, these gains were partially offset by higher-than-expected interest expenses on debt and slower-than-planned improvements in employee retention rates.

Operating profit surged 51.9% to JPY 2.7bn, though ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric that includes non-operating items such as interest expenses—grew 59.7% to JPY 2.4bn, reflecting the impact of increased financial costs. Net profit climbed 61.0% to JPY 1.6bn. The revision demonstrates the company’s ability to diversify revenue streams and manage costs effectively, though investors should note the rising debt servicing burden that compressed ordinary income growth relative to operating profit gains.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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