Daiwa Inc Reports Mixed Financial Results for FY 2025

Daiwa Inc ( (DSECF) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Daiwa Inc presented to its investors.

Daiwa Inc, a prominent player in the securities industry, operates primarily in the financial sector, offering a wide range of services including asset management, investment banking, and wealth management. The company is listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.

In its latest earnings report for the fiscal year 2025, Daiwa Inc reported a mixed financial performance. While operating revenue saw a slight decline of 2.7% year-on-year to 326.4 billion yen, net operating revenue increased by 4.1% to 155.2 billion yen. The company also experienced a significant rise in profit attributable to owners of the parent, which increased by 30.2% to 31.2 billion yen.

Key financial metrics revealed that ordinary income rose by 15.8% to 43.7 billion yen, driven by a 7.4% increase in commission received and a 7.4% rise in net financial income. However, net trading income decreased by 18.9%, primarily due to lower foreign exchange trading revenue. Additionally, the Asset Management Division showed strong growth with a 19.0% increase in net operating revenue and a 30.6% rise in ordinary income.

Despite a decrease in total assets by 3.9% to 34.6 trillion yen, the company maintained a stable financial position with a slight increase in equity ratio to 4.7%. The Wealth Management Division continued to perform steadily, although ordinary income saw a slight decline.

Looking ahead, Daiwa Inc remains cautious about its future performance due to the unpredictable economic and market environment. The company has not disclosed specific forecasts for the upcoming fiscal year but emphasizes its commitment to maintaining a robust dividend policy based on its consolidated financial performance.