2024年12月期通期については、同日、連結業績予想の上方修正を発表した。売上高が前期比10.1%増の350.00億円、営業利益が同30.1%増（前回予想比7.1%増）の30.00億円、経常利益が同28.8%増（同7.1%増）の30.00億円、親会社株主に帰属する当期純利益が同24.8%増（同8.3%増）の19.50億円としている。STI Food Holdings <2932> announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2024 (January-September 2024) on the 14th. Revenue increased by 12.3% year-on-year to 26.346 billion yen, operating profit increased by 37.4% year-on-year to 2.36 billion yen, ordinary profit rose by 34.9% year-on-year to 2.378 billion yen, and quarterly net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 32.6% year-on-year to 1.586 billion yen.
The company's group has established basic policies focusing on "efforts towards sustainable raw materials and manufacturing", "efforts towards reducing food loss", "environmental considerations", "consistent vertical integration from raw material procurement to manufacturing and sales", and "efforts towards health-conscious and fish culture-oriented prepared foods", while aiming for long-term enhancement of corporate value and sustainable growth. As a food manufacturer, the group has been committed to maintaining stable manufacturing and supply for the safety and peace of mind of consumers and employees, undertaking socially significant missions across the entire group.
In terms of sales, for daily foods aimed at Seven-Eleven, the exposure from in-store side dish purchase campaigns, TV commercials, and TV programs contributed to an increase in sales volumes of grilled fish, simmered fish, and cup deli products compared to the same period last year. The nationwide launch of "Miso-braised Mackerel" in May 2024 and the new product "Squid and Shrimp Broccoli in Olive Oil", launched in June, also contributed to the increase in sales volumes.
Regarding the full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2024, an upward revision of the consolidated financial estimates was announced on the same day. Revenue is expected to increase by 10.1% compared to the previous period to 35 billion yen, operating profit is projected to rise by 30.1% (an increase of 7.1% compared to the previous estimate) to 3 billion yen, ordinary profit is forecasted to be up by 28.8% (also a 7.1% increase) to 3 billion yen, and net income attributable to shareholders is estimated to increase by 24.8% (an increase of 8.3%) to 1.95 billion yen.
Additionally, regarding the year-end dividends for the fiscal year ending December 2024, it was announced that the forecast has been revised, increasing the recent dividend estimate by 10.00 yen to 80.00 yen per share.