Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling(2573) Earnings: Operating Profit Decreased by 33.4% YoY to 757 Million Yen

Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling (2573) announced its latest financial results, reporting net sales of 28,568 million yen, representing a 3.3% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. However, profit figures declined, with operating profit dropping 33.4% YoY to 757 million yen, ordinary profit decreasing 32.8% to 766 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent falling 33.0% to 482 million yen.

Regarding financial and operational metrics, the company secured cash and cash equivalents of 7,440 million yen. Operating cash flow was 60 million yen, and free cash flow recorded -1,770 million yen. Additionally, ROE is 2.26%, ROA is 1.79%, and EBITDA stands at 1,910 million yen. Overall, the company demonstrates financial liquidity despite the weaker bottom-line results for the period.