| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥25208.5B | ¥21300.5B | +18.3% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥5989.7B | ¥3685.8B | +62.5% |
| Net Income | ¥4245.0B | ¥2916.6B | +45.6% |
| ROE | 3.7% | 2.6% | - |
Ordinary income and net income both increased significantly in Q1, resulting in a strong earnings performance driven by growth in non-interest income and improved profitability through cost controls. Gross operating profit and other items equivalent to revenue amounted to ¥25,208.6B (¥21,300.5B in the same period of the previous year, YoY +18.3%), ordinary income was ¥5,989.7B (¥3,685.8B, YoY +62.5%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥4,229.1B (¥2,905.2B, YoY +45.6%). The rate of profit growth substantially exceeded the rate of revenue growth, primarily because expenses increased by only +9.8% despite the expansion of non-interest income, including fee and trading income, resulting in improved profitability.
【Revenue】Gross operating profit and other items increased by +18.3% YoY. By segment, based on gross operating profit plus ETF-related gains and losses and other items, with a total of 1,070,137 million yen, GMC (Global Markets) recorded the largest increase at 314,498 million yen (29.4% of total, YoY +80.1%), driving overall performance. This was followed by RBC at 258,494 million yen (24.2% of total, YoY +20.7%), GCIBC at 232,801 million yen (21.8% of total, YoY +1.3%), and CIBC at 211,216 million yen (19.7% of total, YoY +37.1%). AMC declined slightly to 15,501 million yen (1.4% of total, YoY -11.2%). By item, fee income was 340,665 million yen (272,588 million yen in the previous year, +25.0%), while trading income was 364,125 million yen (229,072 million yen in the previous year, +59.0%), demonstrating notable growth in non-interest income. Interest on loans also increased to 735,811 million yen (+13.7%).
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary income was ¥5,989.7B (YoY +62.5%), substantially exceeding revenue growth, and the ordinary income margin improved to 23.8% from 17.3% in the previous year. Extraordinary income was ¥7.3B and extraordinary losses were ¥67.9B, resulting in a net loss of only ¥60.6B, with a limited impact on profit before tax of ¥592.9B as a temporary factor. Income taxes and other taxes amounted to ¥1,684.1B, and the effective tax rate increased to 28.4% from 23.0% in the previous year; however, this did not materially reduce the growth in profit before tax (+56.6%), resulting in net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥4,229.1B (YoY +45.6%). The gap between ordinary income and net income was primarily attributable to the increased tax burden, while the impact of net income attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥15.9B was limited. Overall, the quarter delivered both revenue and profit growth, with the realization of operating leverage through growth in non-interest income and cost controls serving as the primary driver of earnings growth.
On a basis of business net income before amortization of trust account balances and before provision for general loan-loss reserves, plus ETF-related gains and losses and other items, total income was 575,807 million yen (316,462 million yen in the previous year, YoY +82.0%), confirming an improvement in overall earnings power. By segment, GMC posted an outstanding increase to 199,661 million yen (73,458 million yen in the previous year, +171.8%), aided by expanded market-related income. RBC also increased significantly to 82,219 million yen (37,833 million yen in the previous year, +117.3%), while CIBC remained solid at 153,016 million yen (98,744 million yen in the previous year, +55.0%). In contrast, GCIBC declined to 95,481 million yen (108,092 million yen in the previous year, -11.7%), reflecting a situation in which expense growth (+12.8%) in overseas corporate banking operations exceeded revenue growth. AMC posted only a modest increase to 5,132 million yen (4,473 million yen in the previous year, +14.7%). While growth at GMC, RBC, and CIBC drove overall earnings growth, the decline at GCIBC is a point warranting monitoring going forward.
【Profitability】The ordinary income margin was 23.8%, improving by +6.5pt from 17.3% in the same period of the previous year, while the net income margin based on net income attributable to owners of the parent was 16.8%, improving by +3.1pt from 13.6% in the previous year. The primary factor behind the improvement in profit margins was the growth in non-interest income (fees +25.0%, trading +59.0%), which exceeded expense growth (+9.8%). 【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive income was ¥4,138.0B (¥4,121.0B attributable to owners of the parent), slightly below consolidated net income of ¥4,245.0B, and other comprehensive income was negative ¥107.0B. The breakdown shows that foreign currency translation adjustments of +¥629.6B made a positive contribution, while deferred hedge gains and losses of -¥622.5B and valuation differences on securities of -¥63.8B were negative contributors. The gap between net income and comprehensive income was primarily attributable to fluctuations in hedge accounting related to interest rates and foreign exchange. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 3.7%, and basic EPS increased by +49.7% to ¥173.53 from ¥115.90 in the previous year. Treasury stock decreased significantly to 5,107.0 million yen from 31,152.9 million yen in the previous year, indicating flexibility in capital policy. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 3.8%, maintaining the same level as in the previous year. The loan-to-deposit ratio (loans of ¥103,079.5B ÷ deposits of ¥165,315.4B) was 62.4%, a conservative level. Total assets were ¥304,283.5B (¥302,240.0B in the previous year), remaining broadly flat, confirming a structure in which profitability is being enhanced without expanding the asset base.
Cash and due from banks decreased to ¥52,124.3B from ¥61,567.8B in the previous year, while loans increased to ¥103,079.5B (¥99,753.2B in the previous year, +3.3%) and securities increased to ¥49,922.2B (¥42,632.5B in the previous year, +17.1%), indicating continued growth in asset deployment. Deposits remained broadly flat at ¥165,315.4B (¥165,937.1B in the previous year, -0.4%), maintaining a stable funding base supported by excess deposits while allocating a portion of surplus funds to loans and securities investments. Short-term market funding, including repurchase transactions and securities lending, also remained at a certain level, with a balance maintained against securities and trading assets on the investment side (securities of ¥499,222.4B and trading assets of ¥338,863.2B). Overall, funds are allocated to loans and securities investments on the foundation of the deposit base, and the liquidity cushion is considered to have been maintained at a relatively ample level.
A substantial portion of the quarter’s profit consisted of recurring income, and the net impact of temporary factors—extraordinary income of ¥7.3B and extraordinary losses of ¥67.9B—was limited relative to profit before tax of ¥592.9B. However, within non-interest income, trading income (+59.0%) and ETF-related gains and losses and other items are susceptible to market fluctuations, and their recurring nature is considered somewhat lower than that of fee income (+25.0%). The effective tax rate increased to 28.4% from 23.0% in the previous year, and the gap between ordinary income and net income was primarily attributable to this increased tax burden. The impact of net income attributable to non-controlling interests (¥15.9B) was limited. Comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥4,121.0B was slightly below net income of ¥4,229.1B, reflecting negative fluctuations in deferred hedge gains and losses and valuation differences on securities. Although this is not a significant divergence from an accrual perspective, the somewhat higher sensitivity to market-related gains and losses is a point to consider when evaluating earnings quality.
The full-year company plan indicates net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥14,000B and EPS of ¥575.08. Based on Q1 net income of ¥4,229.1B (EPS of ¥173.53), the progress rate was 30.2%, ahead of the simple quarterly allocation benchmark of 25%. The factors behind the upside were growth in non-interest income and expense controls; however, part of this was attributable to market-related gains and losses, including trading and ETF-related gains and losses and other items. Accordingly, it should be noted that the pace of progress may fluctuate depending on future market conditions.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥75.00 per share, an increase from ¥72.5 in the previous fiscal year. Based on the company’s EPS plan of ¥575.08, the payout ratio is approximately 13.0%, calculated as ¥75.00 ÷ ¥575.08, indicating that the dividend burden relative to earnings remains low. As there was no revision to the dividend forecast for Q1, the current annual dividend plan remains unchanged. Treasury stock decreased significantly to 5,107.0 million yen from 31,152.9 million yen in the previous year, indicating progress in capital policy through share repurchases and cancellations. However, the dividend-only payout ratio remains low, and the capacity for earnings to cover dividends is considered substantial.
Low net interest margin: While interest on loans (735,811 million yen, +13.7%) and interest on deposits (438,881 million yen, +12.7%) both increased, the interest margin environment remains challenging, and an increase in funding costs could become a headwind to profitability.
Increased reliance on market-related income: Growth in trading income (364,125 million yen, +59.0%) and business net income in the GMC segment (199,661 million yen, +171.8%) drove overall earnings growth. If these revenues reverse due to market fluctuations, earnings volatility may increase.
Increase in the effective tax rate: The effective tax rate increased to 28.4% from 23.0% in the previous year. If the increased tax burden continues, growth in net income may be relatively constrained compared with growth in ordinary income.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Margin | 16.8% | – | – |
Given the limited comparison data, no definitive relative positioning within the industry is provided for the company’s net income margin of 16.8%.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 18.3% | – | – |
Given the limited comparison data, no definitive relative positioning within the industry is provided for the company’s revenue growth rate of 18.3%.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Ordinary income increased significantly by YoY +62.5%, while net income increased by YoY +45.6%, and the ordinary income margin reached 23.8%, an improvement of +6.5pt from the previous year. The primary drivers of earnings growth were the expansion of non-interest income (fees +25.0%, trading +59.0%) and the relative containment of cost growth (+9.8%), with the realization of operating leverage indicating a qualitative improvement in the earnings structure.
By segment, GMC (+80.1%), RBC (+20.7%), and CIBC (+37.1%) drove earnings growth, while GCIBC declined by -11.7% on a business net income basis. The fact that cost increases in overseas corporate banking operations exceeded revenue growth is noteworthy as a structural change.
The full-year progress rate was 30.2%, exceeding the standard quarterly allocation level. However, part of the earnings growth was attributable to market-related income, while the payout ratio remained low at approximately 13.0%; therefore, dividend resilience to earnings volatility is considered relatively high.
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