Globeride, the maker of golf and fishing products, reported flattish global sales and earnings in the fiscal first six months through September 30, with increasing profits in its home market of Japan offsetting declines in the Americas and Europe.

The Japanese firm lowered FY guidance for the year due to “energy and commodity prices.”

Net sales were ¥65,573 million ($425 mm), up 0.5 percent year on year for the six months ended September 30. Operating profit was ¥4,893 million (down 2.4 percent year-over-year) due mainly to an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses, while gross profit increased as a result of cost improvements. Ordinary profit was ¥5,094 million (up 5.3 percent year-over-year) due mainly to an increase in the gain on valuation of receivables in foreign currencies, and profit attributable to the owners of the parent was ¥3,928 million (up 18.1 percent year-over-year).

Subtracting out first quarter from six-month results, sales in the three-month second quarter were up 0.3 percent in the second quarter to ¥33,882 million, operating income gained 12.8 percent to ¥2,520 million, and net profit jumped 28.5 percent to ¥2,520 million.

Globeride said, “During the six months ended September 30, 2025, the Japanese economy saw a gradual trend toward recovery against a backdrop of an improved employment and income environment, and an expansion of inbound tourism demand. However, the future still remains difficult to predict due to high material and energy prices, as well as stagnant consumer confidence caused by rising commodity prices fueled by the depreciation of the yen. Overseas, there is heightened uncertainty about the outlook due mainly to geopolitical risks such as the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East, the continued high interest rates in the U.S. and Europe, the slowdown of the Chinese economy, and trade policy developments and monetary policy in the U.S., despite a recovery in personal consumption mainly in the U.S. and Europe. Under these situations, the markets of the outdoor, sports, and leisure industry, in which the Group (the company and its subsidiaries) operates, are lacking in strength, due mainly to the increased burden on households resulting from rising energy and commodity prices. In such conditions, as “A Lifetime Sports Company,” the Group has been providing attractive products and high-quality services for everyone who loves nature and sports.”

Regional Performance In the Six Months
In Japan, sales totaled ¥41,822 million (down 2.5 percent year-over-year) in the six months, and segment profit reached ¥3,766 million (up 15.3 percent year-over-year), primarily due to an increase in gross profit. Globeride
said, “The outdoor, sports, and leisure markets still remain sluggish due to the impact of rising energy and commodity prices on household disposable income. Under such circumstances, the Group launched new products and provided services to satisfy our customers, for example, spinning reels “Saltiga” and “Luvias,” a saltwater fishing rod “Emeraldas” in fishing, and “Onoff Lady” in golf.”

In the Americas, net sales were ¥8,174 million (up 1.5 percent year-over-year) in the six months, but segment profit was ¥58 million (down 63.2 percent year-over-year), due to an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Globeride said, “The inventory adjustment almost calmed down, leading to a gradual recovery in market conditions. However, the future remains uncertain, mainly due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies. Under such circumstances, the Group made efforts to expand sales mainly in bass fishing goods, including the .‘TATULA series,’ and saltwater fishing reels for the U.S. market.”

In Europe, sales were ¥9,250 million (up 0.3 percent year-over-year) in the six months, while segment profit was ¥633 million (down 12.1 percent year-over-year). Globeride said, “persistently high interest rates in the region’s countries and soaring energy prices slowed the pace of recovery in consumer confidence, while market conditions showed signs of bottoming out.”

In the Asia and Oceania region, net sales were ¥24,922 million (up 5.3 percent year-over-year) in the six months, but segment profit was ¥2,316 million (down 11.4 percent year-over-year). Globeride
said, “While the socioeconomic situation varies among countries, business remains stagnant, particularly in China, and personal consumption is also sluggish. Under such circumstances, the Group focused on expanding sales of high-class, Japanese-made products and goods exclusively for the local area. “

For its fiscal year, Globeride lowered its outlook. Guidance now calls for sales of ¥125,000 million, up 0.8 percent; operating profit of ¥5,400 million, down 17.0 percent; and net earnings of ¥5,500 million, down 15.3 percent. Previously, guidance called for sales of ¥130,000 million, up 4.9 percent; operating profits of ¥7,000 million, up 7.6 percent; and net profits of ¥4,800 million, up 0.4 percent.

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