Nippon Paper Industries Co ( (NIJPF) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Nippon Paper Industries Co presented to its investors.
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Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. is a leading company in the paper and pulp industry, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of paper products, daily-life products, and energy solutions. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is known for its diverse product offerings and commitment to sustainability.
In the latest earnings report for the three months ended June 30, 2025, Nippon Paper Industries reported a modest increase in net sales, reaching ¥292,629 million, a 2.0% rise compared to the same period last year. The company also saw significant improvements in operating profit, which rose by 32.6% to ¥5,485 million, and ordinary profit, which increased by 9.9% to ¥5,551 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent company turned positive at ¥1,905 million, a notable recovery from a loss of ¥1,089 million in the previous year.
Key financial metrics reveal that the company’s daily-life products segment experienced a substantial growth in net sales by 7.8%, contributing positively to the overall operating income. The energy segment also showed a healthy increase in both sales and operating income. However, the paper and paperboard segment faced challenges, with a decline in net sales by 2.6% and an operating loss compared to the previous year. The company also announced plans to issue domestic unsecured corporate bonds, aiming to raise up to ¥50 billion for capital investment and loan repayment.
Despite a decrease in total assets and net assets compared to the previous quarter, Nippon Paper Industries maintains a stable capital adequacy ratio of 28.0%. The company’s management remains optimistic about the future, forecasting a full-year net sales increase of 1.9% and a significant rise in profit attributable to owners of the parent by 164.4% for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.