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Investing.com -- Kobe Bussan reported third-quarter operating profit of ¥11.2 billion for fiscal year 2025, representing a 26% increase year-over-year and exceeding the FactSet consensus estimate of ¥10.5 billion.
The quarterly result aligned closely with market forecasts of ¥11.1 billion. The company’s Gyomu Super business segment made the largest contribution to the year-over-year growth, adding ¥2.4 billion to operating profit.
Other business segments also showed positive performance, with restaurants and pre-prepared meals contributing an additional ¥30 million, while the eco renewable energy division added ¥170 million compared to the same period last year.
The gap between consolidated operating profit and parent operating profit reached ¥1.4 billion, marking an increase of ¥240 million year-over-year and ¥330 million quarter-over-quarter.
During its interim report, Kobe Bussan management had indicated that resources were being directed toward developing new private brand offerings, with the goal of increasing factory operating rates. Analysts continue to monitor the pace of earnings improvement at the company’s own operations.
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