JK Holdings (9896) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 5.8% year-over-year to ¥102,827 million for the first quarter, with operating profit up 10.3% and net profit attributable to shareholders rising 25.2%.

• Growth was driven by stable supply and high prices in the building materials wholesale segment, improved profitability in plywood manufacturing, and M&A activity in retail.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit reached ¥1,600 million, up from ¥1,451 million year-over-year.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1,119 million, up from ¥893 million.

• Comprehensive income rose 33.1% to ¥1,287 million.

• EPS for the quarter was ¥42.60, compared to ¥32.63 a year earlier.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥407,000 million (+2.1% YoY), with operating profit of ¥6,600 million (+2.6%) and net profit of ¥4,200 million (+4.1%).

• No changes to previously announced guidance; actual results may differ due to various factors.