T.O. Holdings CO.,LTD. Slashes Full-Year Profit Forecast by 85%

T.O. Holdings CO.,LTD. Slashes Full-Year Profit Forecast by 85%

T.O. Holdings CO.,LTD. (TSE:9812) has significantly downgraded its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending May 2026, citing macroeconomic headwinds across its core business segments.

The holding company attributed the downgrade to deteriorating demand across its diversified portfolio. Rising construction costs stemming from inflation have depressed housing starts, weakening the timber business. The distribution segment has faced persistent consumer caution amid elevated prices, while the automotive division saw declining new and used vehicle sales volumes, pressuring fee-based revenues. The construction business remains on track with stronger-than-expected orders and progress, but insufficient to offset headwinds elsewhere.

The revision marks a sharp deterioration in profitability. Revenue is expected to decline 11.8% to JPY 23.5bn, while ordinary income (keijo rieki)—a Japan-specific metric capturing operating and non-operating results—is forecast to plunge 85.3% to JPY 47M. Most significantly, the company now projects a net loss of JPY 52M, reversing an earlier JPY 180M profit forecast. The earnings-per-share outlook has swung from JPY 28.09/share to a loss of JPY 8.24/share. International investors should note that ordinary income differs materially from operating profit due to inclusion of financial income and expenses, a distinction critical when analyzing Japanese earnings.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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