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Star Seeds Co., Ltd. Unveils Consolidated Financial Highlights
Tokyo, April 18 – Star Seeds Co., Ltd. has released its latest consolidated financial results and future projections. The report details the company’s performance for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, the latest fiscal year ended February 28, 2025, and provides forecasts for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026. Key metrics include sales revenue, operating and recurring profit/loss, net profit/loss, and earnings per share. The company also announced dividend plans in its financial outlook.
Key Financial Performance Indicators (Billions of Yen Unless Specified)
| Fiscal Year Ending | Feb 28, 2025 (Latest Results) | Feb 29, 2024 (Year-Ago Results) | Feb 28, 2026 (Company Forecast) | Next Year H1 Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Revenue | 5.11 (-7.6%) | 5.53 (-12.3%) | 6.00 (+17.4%) | 2.80 (+17.7%) |
| Operating Profit/Loss | Loss 0.282 billion | Loss 0.103 billion | Profit 0.200 billion | Loss 0.015 billion |
| Recurring Profit/Loss | Loss 0.360 billion | Loss 0.155 billion | Profit 0.180 billion | Loss 0.025 billion |
| Net Profit/Loss (Attributable to owners of the parent) |
Loss 0.530 billion | Loss 0.332 billion | Profit 0.120 billion | Loss 0.050 billion |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | Loss 131.16 yen | Loss 115.45 yen | Profit 28.63 yen | Loss 11.93 yen |
| Annual Dividend (Yen) | NIL | NIL | 5.00 | – |
| Q2 Dividend (Yen) | NIL | NIL | NIL | – |
| Q4 Dividend (Yen) | NIL | NIL | 5.00 | – |
Sales Performance Analysis
- Latest Fiscal Year: Sales reached 5.11 billion yen, a 7.6% decrease compared to the previous year.
- Year-on-Year Comparison: Sales in the year ended February 29, 2024, were 5.53 billion yen, reflecting a 12.3% decline from the year before that.
- Company Forecast: The company projects sales to increase to 6.00 billion yen for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, representing a 17.4% growth.
- H1 Forecast: First half sales for the next fiscal year are forecasted at 2.80 billion yen, a 17.7% rise.
Profitability Overview
- Operating Results: Star Seeds Co., Ltd. reported an operating loss of 282 million yen for the latest fiscal year, greater than the operating loss of 103 million yen in the prior year. However, the forecast anticipates an operating profit of 200 million yen for the next fiscal year.
- Recurring Results: The recurring loss widened to 360 million yen in the latest results, compared to a loss of 155 million yen previously. The company expects a recurring profit of 180 million yen in the upcoming fiscal year.
- Net Results: Net loss attributable to owners of the parent company amounted to 530 million yen, increasing from a net loss of 332 million yen year-over-year. A net profit of 120 million yen is projected for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share and Dividends
- EPS Performance: The loss per share was 131.16 yen in the latest fiscal year, compared to a loss of 115.45 yen in the previous year. Future projections indicate positive earnings per share of 28.63 yen.
- Dividend Distribution: Star Seeds Co., Ltd. did not distribute annual, Q2, or Q4 dividends for both the latest and year-ago fiscal years. However, a 5.00 yen annual dividend and a 5.00 yen Q4 dividend are forecasted for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026.
Note: Second Net profit row denotes profit attributable to owners of the parent.