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Yakult Honsha (2267) Earnings: FY Operating Income Forecast Cut, Misses Estimates

By November 14, 2025 No Comments
  • Yakult Honsha revised its full-year operating income forecast to 48.50 billion yen, down from the previously projected 53.50 billion yen and below the market estimate of 50.9 billion yen.
  • The company anticipates a net income of 46.50 billion yen, which is higher than the initial 45.50 billion yen forecast and above the market estimate of 44.63 billion yen.
  • Full-year net sales are expected to be 489.50 billion yen, adjusted from the earlier prediction of 495.00 billion yen and below the estimate of 492.68 billion yen.
  • Yakult maintains its planned dividend payout at 66.00 yen, surpassing the market expectation of 64.46 yen.
  • In the second quarter, Yakult reported an operating income of 14.42 billion yen, a decrease of 18% year-on-year and falling short of the market estimate of 14.99 billion yen.
  • The company’s net income for the second quarter was 12.92 billion yen, down 3.5% year-on-year, yet exceeding the market estimate of 12.11 billion yen.
  • Second-quarter net sales amounted to 124.59 billion yen, a decline of 5.9% year-on-year but slightly above the market estimate of 124.48 billion yen.
  • Industry analysts show mixed recommendations for Yakult, with 2 buys, 5 holds, and 3 sells.

Yakult Honsha on Smartkarma



In recent analyst coverage on Smartkarma, two prominent analysts shared their insights on Yakult Honsha. Travis Lundy, in his report titled [Quiddity Index] Final Flows for the Major Global Index Rebal in November 2025: US$42bn One-Way,” highlighted the upcoming rebalance by a major index provider, with 133 changes announced. Lundy noted that while there were a few surprises due to different calculations, overall, the rebalance was in line with expectations. He presented final flow expectations and commented on specific situations regarding the confirmed index changes.

On the other hand, Brian Freitas offered a contrasting view in his report Yakult Honsha (2267 JP): Underperformance & Global Index Deletion in Nov.” Freitas pointed out that Yakult Honsha‘s stock price has plummeted by 53% from its highs, leading to concerns about potential deletion from a global index in November. Despite underperforming its peers, Yakult Honsha still maintains higher valuations. Freitas highlighted increased short interest and recent covering activities, indicating ongoing market volatility surrounding Yakult Honsha‘s stock.



A look at Yakult Honsha Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Yakult Honsha, a company known for producing fermented milk products and a wide range of other goods, presents a balanced outlook according to Smartkarma Smart Scores. With moderate ratings across the board, including Value, Dividend, and Growth all at a level of 3, Yakult Honsha seems poised for steady performance in these areas. Moreover, the company demonstrates a high level of Resilience, scoring a solid 4, indicating its ability to weather market fluctuations. However, with a lower Momentum score of 2, Yakult Honsha may face challenges in sustaining short-term momentum compared to its industry peers.

In summary, Yakult Honsha stands as a versatile company with a diverse product portfolio, encompassing fermented milk, soft drinks, food products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Additionally, the ownership and management of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows baseball team through its subsidiary add an interesting dimension to its business profile. The Smartkarma Smart Scores paint a picture of a company with a stable foundation across key metrics, pointing towards a steady long-term outlook with room for improvement in generating market momentum.


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