Ajinomoto Co. Reports Modest Profit Growth Amid Sales Dip

Ajinomoto Co ( (AJINF) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Ajinomoto Co presented to its investors.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japanese company primarily engaged in the production and sale of seasonings, processed foods, and amino acids, operating within the food and chemical industries. Known for its flagship product, AJI-NO-MOTO, the company has a significant global presence.

Ajinomoto Co. reported its consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, showing a slight decline in sales but a modest increase in profit attributable to owners of the parent company. The company experienced a 0.7% decrease in sales to ¥738.8 billion, while profit attributable to owners rose by 2.0% to ¥51.2 billion.

Key financial metrics revealed that the company’s business profit slightly decreased by 0.2% to ¥86.7 billion, largely due to lower profits in the Frozen Foods segment. However, the Healthcare and Others segment saw a significant profit increase of 16.6%, driven by strong sales in electronic materials and bio-pharma services. Despite the sales decline, the company maintained a stable financial position with total assets increasing to ¥1,744.6 billion.

Ajinomoto’s cash flow from operating activities improved, generating ¥93.2 billion, while cash used in investing and financing activities increased, reflecting strategic investments and share repurchases. The company announced plans for a share repurchase program aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and capital efficiency.

Looking ahead, Ajinomoto Co. remains focused on its strategic objectives, with management maintaining its full-year financial forecasts, anticipating a 5.7% increase in sales and a 13.0% rise in business profit. The company continues to adapt to market conditions and currency fluctuations while leveraging its diverse product portfolio to drive growth.