Wakita (8125), First half (six months) of the fiscal year ending Feb 2027 Earnings: Operating Income Up +4.4% to 2.67 billion yen

Wakita (8125) has released its consolidated financial results for the first half (six months) of the fiscal year ending Feb 2027, reporting net sales of 48.788 billion yen, representing a +9.2% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. On the profit front, operating income grew by +4.4% year-on-year to 2.67 billion yen, and ordinary income rose by +4.6% to 2.753 billion yen. Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of the parent stood at 1.589 billion yen (down -7.2% year-on-year), and comprehensive income was 1.357 billion yen (down -34.1%). Basic earnings per share (EPS) for the period came in at 31.96 yen.

Examining the financial foundation and cash flow metrics, the company maintains a solid liquidity position with cash and cash equivalents of 11.049 billion yen. EBITDA reached 6.768 billion yen, while operating cash flow stood at 5.114 billion yen, demonstrating steady cash-generation capabilities from core business activities. Furthermore, free cash flow remained positive at 2.555 billion yen after accounting for capital expenditures, highlighting an overall robust financial structure.