Sysmex Corporation Reports Slight Decrease in Annual Sales and Profit, EPS Down by 2.4%
Sysmex Corporation reported a slight decrease in annual sales and profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Consolidated net sales were ¥508.643 billion, down 0.2% from the forecast. Operating profit fell to ¥87.583 billion, a 2.6% decrease, while profit before tax was ¥79.221 billion, down 3.9%. Profit attributable to owners decreased by 2.4% to ¥53.669 billion. Basic earnings per share were ¥86.07 after a stock split. The company declared a dividend of ¥17 per share, maintaining a stable payout policy with a target ratio of 30%.
Sysmex Corporation has announced its actual financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The company reported consolidated net sales of ¥508.643 billion, slightly below the previous forecast of ¥510 billion. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the forecast. Operating profit stood at ¥87.583 billion, also falling short of the anticipated ¥90 billion, marking a 2.6% decrease. Profit before tax was ¥79.221 billion, compared to the forecasted ¥82.5 billion, showing a 3.9% decline. Profit attributable to owners of the parent amounted to ¥53.669 billion, a reduction of 2.4% from the forecasted ¥55 billion. Basic earnings per share were reported at ¥86.07, reflecting the impact of a three-for-one stock split effective April 1, 2024. Despite better-than-expected sales in the Americas and Japan, the overall sales performance was weaker in other regions. The company also faced an impairment loss on goodwill, affecting its profitability. As a result, the company's earnings per share, operating profit, profit before tax, and profit attributable to owners of the parent all fell short of prior forecasts. In terms of shareholder returns, Sysmex resolved to declare a dividend of ¥17 per share, sourced from retained earnings. This decision reflects the company's intention to maintain a stable dividend policy, aiming for a consolidated payout ratio of 30%.
