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KOSÉ Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

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Published February 17, 2025

KOSÉ (TSE:4922) Full Year 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

Revenue: JP¥322.8b (up 7.4% from FY 2023).
Net income: JP¥7.51b (down 36% from FY 2023).
Profit margin: 2.3% (down from 3.9% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
EPS: JP¥132 (down from JP¥204 in FY 2023).

TSE:4922 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown February 17th 2025

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

KOSÉ EPS Misses Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 29%.

The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the Cosmetics Business segment contributing a total revenue of JP¥255.3b (79% of total revenue). The largest operating expense was General & Administrative costs, amounting to JP¥103.6b (48% of total expenses). Explore how 4922's revenue and expenses shape its earnings.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the Personal Products industry in Japan.

Performance of the Japanese Personal Products industry.

The company's shares are down 2.9% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

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