Kirin Holdings (TSE: 2503) reports H1 FY2026 (April–September 2026) EPS of at least JPY 68 on August 7, 2026
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 7. August 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Kirin reported Q1 FY2026 net profit of JPY 27.1B and EPS of JPY 33.46 (+11.3% YoY). H1 FY2025 EPS was JPY 70 (profit JPY 57.2B). FY2026 full-year guidance: EPS JPY 193 (net profit JPY 156B, +5.7% YoY). With Q1 already at JPY 33.46, Q2 FY2026 only needs approx. JPY 34.54 to hit the JPY 68 threshold — roughly in line with estimated Q2 FY2025 levels (~JPY 36–40). Key risks — Middle East material costs (up to ▼JPY 20B) and Four Roses divestiture (▼JPY 7–8B) — are predominantly H2-weighted. No prediction market found.
Data basis for this prediction
- Kirin Q1 FY2026: Nettogewinn 27,1 Mrd. JPY, EPS 33,46 JPY (+11,3 % YoY) (Kirin IR, 14. Mai 2026)
- Kirin H1 FY2025: Nettogewinn 57,2 Mrd. JPY, EPS 70 JPY (Kirin IR, August 2025)
- Kirin FY2026-Prognose: Nettogewinn 156 Mrd. JPY, EPS 193 JPY (Kirin IR, Februar 2026)
- Kirin H1 FY2026-Ergebnistermin: 7. August 2026 (Investing.com Earnings Calendar)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
Kirin Holdings (TSE: 2503) meldete am 7. August 2026 für H1 FY2026 (April–Juni 2026) einen EPS von 126 JPY und einen Nettogewinn von 101,7 Mrd. JPY – deutlich über der Schwelle von 68 JPY (+85 % über der Prognose). Der Anstieg von 93,8 % YoY (vs. 65 JPY in H1 FY2025) wurde vor allem durch starkes Geschäftswachstum (+36,1 % Betriebsgewinn auf 128,3 Mrd. JPY) und den Abschluss der Jamieson-Wellness-Akquisition getrieben. Die Vorhersage traf klar ein; das Ergebnis übertraf die Mindestanforderung bei weitem. Quellen: BigGo Finance (finance.biggo.com/news/JP_2503.T_2026-08-07), Nikkei Disclosure (nikkei.com).
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