Source disclosure: January 07, 2026
WORLD CO.,LTD. [3612.T]
TOKYO — WORLD CO., LTD. released its consolidated earnings presentation for the third quarter ending November 30, 2025, covering the period from March 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025. The company reported significant growth across various financial metrics compared to the same periods in previous years.
In the consolidated statement of income, WORLD CO., LTD.'s sales revenue surged to ¥165,420 million, marking an increase of 105.1 percent year-over-year. Gross profit reached ¥99,583 million, representing a robust 106.7 percent rise from the corresponding period last fiscal year. However, selling, general, and administrative expenses also saw a substantial jump to ¥84,876 million, up 104.9 percent from the prior year's figures. Despite these elevated operational costs, core operating profit still managed to grow significantly, reaching ¥14,708 million, which is a 118.3 percent increase over the previous year’s figure.
The company's other income amounted to ¥706 million, reflecting a notable 158.7 percent growth year-over-year. Conversely, other expenses increased to ¥603 million, showing a more modest 71.7 percent rise. Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method was recorded as a loss of ¥48 million. As a result, operating profit stood at ¥14,763 million, a sharp 121.6 percent increase from the comparable period in the preceding year. Financial income grew to ¥22 million, while financial expenses rose to ¥677 million, leading to a pre-tax profit of ¥14,108 million, a 127.0 percent increase year-over-year.
WORLD CO., LTD.’s net income attributable to owners of the parent company improved substantially to ¥8,163 million, marking a 125.5 percent increase from the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. This performance underscores the company's strong operational efficiency and strategic initiatives that have bolstered profitability despite rising operational expenditures. Additionally, employee benefit expenses were noted at ¥28,886 million, a 106.7 percent increase from the previous year, indicating higher compensation and benefits provided to employees during this period. Promotion expenses also saw a significant uptick to ¥4,681 million, up 104.6 percent year-over-year, suggesting intensified marketing efforts aimed at driving sales growth. Rent expenses and packing and transportation costs followed similar trends, increasing by 113.7 percent and 97.0 percent respectively, highlighting the growing scale of operations and distribution activities within the company.
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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