Mizuno Corporation Reports Record-High Earnings Growth

Mizuno Corporation ( (MIZUF) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Mizuno Corporation presented to its investors.

Mizuno Corporation, a prominent player in the sporting goods industry, is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is known for manufacturing and distributing a wide range of sports products globally. In its latest earnings report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Mizuno Corporation reported record-high financial results, with net sales reaching 240,335 million yen, a 4.6% increase from the previous year. Operating profit rose by 20.2% to 20,777 million yen, and ordinary profit increased by 10.7% to 21,352 million yen. The profit attributable to owners of the parent was 15,243 million yen, marking a 6.5% year-on-year growth.

The company’s performance was bolstered by strong sales in Japan, particularly in competitive sports products and the work business, as well as growth in overseas markets. In Japan, net sales increased by 4.2% to 147,291 million yen, with operating profit rising by 10.2% to 13,265 million yen. Despite a decline in net sales in Europe, operating profit improved by 28.4% to 678 million yen. The Americas saw a 6.2% increase in net sales to 35,986 million yen, with operating profit up by 18.3% to 2,766 million yen. Asia and Oceania experienced significant growth, with net sales up by 15.5% to 33,314 million yen and operating profit soaring by 76.9% to 4,038 million yen.

Mizuno Corporation’s financial position strengthened, with total assets increasing to 218,479 million yen and net assets rising to 157,121 million yen. The capital adequacy ratio improved to 71.6%, reflecting the company’s robust financial health. Cash flows from operating activities were positive at 7,007 million yen, although lower than the previous year, while investing and financing activities resulted in net cash outflows of 3,514 million yen and 4,014 million yen, respectively.

Looking ahead, Mizuno Corporation anticipates continued growth in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with projected net sales of 260,000 million yen, an 8.2% increase year-on-year. The company expects operating profit to rise by 8.3% to 22,500 million yen and ordinary profit to grow by 7.7% to 23,000 million yen. The profit attributable to owners of the parent is forecasted to reach 16,500 million yen, reflecting an 8.2% increase. The company remains optimistic about its growth prospects despite potential global economic uncertainties.