Yasuda Logistics Raises H1 Net Profit Forecast 69% on Investment Gains

Yasuda Logistics Raises H1 Net Profit Forecast 69% on Investment Gains

Yasuda Logistics Corporation (TSE:9324) has raised its interim net profit guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2026, citing accelerated recognition of investment securities gains.

The logistics operator now expects net profit attributable to parent shareholders of JPY 4.90bn for the interim period, up JPY 2.0bn from the previous forecast of JPY 2.90bn. Earnings per share is projected at JPY 170.51, compared with JPY 100.43 previously. The upward revision reflects the timing of gains from partial sales of investment securities, which the company originally anticipated would be spread across the fiscal year but now expects to recognize primarily in the first quarter ending June 30, 2026. Operating profit and ordinary income (keijo rieki) remain unchanged at JPY 1.80bn and JPY 2.40bn respectively, indicating the revision is driven entirely by non-operating gains.

The company has maintained its full-year earnings forecast unchanged, signaling that the interim profit acceleration represents a timing shift rather than an improvement in underlying operational performance. Investors should note that while the interim results will benefit from the accelerated investment gains, the full-year outlook implies a corresponding reduction in second-half profitability. The revision underscores the importance of tracking Japan-specific profit metrics, as ordinary income—which includes financial income and expenses—can diverge significantly from operating profit.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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