The Japanese consumer goods group posted net profit of Y19.76 billion for the quarter ended 31 March, while revenue rose to Y234.19 billion from Y227.52 billion.
Pretax profit fell to Y31.39 billion from Y34.95 billion, and earnings per share declined to Y11.40 from Y14.18.
The results, prepared under IFRS standards, show sales growth did not prevent weaker profitability in the opening quarter of fiscal 2026.
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