Kyushu Railway Company TSE:9142
Kyushu Railway : Financial Results Presentation Materials, Second Quarter (with commentary)(1,629 KB)
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FY26.3 Semi-Annual Investors Meeting
November 6, 2025
KYUSHU RAILWAY COMPANYI am Yoji Furumiya, the president of JR Kyushu. I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to join us.
Today, I will discuss our financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, our full-year performance forecasts and dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the status of segments, and progress on the medium-term business plan.
First, I will discuss our financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Please turn to slide 4.
ContentsⅠ Financial Results for the First Six Months of FY26.3
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Ⅱ Full-Year Performance Forecasts and Dividend Forecasts for FY26.3
10
Ⅲ Status of Segments
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Ⅳ Progress on the Medium-Term Business Plan
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Ⅰ Financial Results for the First Six Months of FY26.3
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6 months ended September 30, 2024 | 6 months ended September 30, 2025 | YoY | ||
Operating revenue | 208.4 | 237.6 | 29.2 | 114.0% |
Operating income | 29.5 | 40.8 | 11.3 | 138.4% |
Ordinary income | 29.5 | 41.0 | 11.4 | 138.7% |
Extraordinary gains and losses | 0.2 | (9.3) | (9.6) | - |
Net income attributable to owners of the parent | 22.6 | 22.3 | (0.3) | 98.6% |
EBITDA※ | 47.6 | 59.6 | 12.0 | 125.3% |
Consolidated Financial Highlights for the Six-Month Period
Ended September 30, 2025
Key points
(bil)
Owing to higher railway transportation revenues stemming from revised fares and charges, plus higher real estate sales revenue, consolidated operating revenues, operating income, and ordinary income increased year on year.
※Note: EBITDA = operating income + depreciation expense (excluding depreciation of leased assets held for subleasing purposes).
The same applies hereafter
Due to extraordinary losses resulting from
"The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" and the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station, net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased year on year.
Change in operating revenue by segment
Change in operating income by segment
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I will begin by explaining the financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Operating revenue increased by ¥29.2 billion year on year to ¥237.6 billion, primarily due to higher railway transportation revenues from fare and charge revisions, and higher real estate sales revenue from condominium handovers and the sale of owned properties.
Operating income rose by ¥11.3 billion to ¥40.8 billion, supported by the increase in operating revenue. EBITDA also rose by ¥12.0 billion to ¥59.6 billion.
Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of the
parent decreased by ¥0.3 billion year on year to ¥22.3 billion, as the increase in operating income was offset by the recording of extraordinary losses.
Please turn to the next slide.
About the Recording of Extraordinary Losses ①Suspended segment
Hisatsu Line,
Yoshimatsu - Hayato
Main damage
Soil inflow Embankment collapse
We recorded extraordinary losses due to "The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" and the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station.
Damage from "The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025"
Hakata
Damage occurred on the Kagoshima Main Line, Nippo Main Line, Hisatsu Line, and other routes.
Operations between Yoshimatsu and Hayato on the Hisatsu Line have been suspended for the time being.
Tosu
Takeo-Onsen
Saga
We recorded an extraordinary loss of approximately ¥1.4 billion, including a provision for loss
on disaster related to railway restoration efforts.
Oita
Kumamoto
Nagasaki
Yatsushiro
Shin-
Yatsushiro
Hitoyoshi
Hayato
Sendai
Yoshimatsu
Kagoshima-Chuo
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Kyushu Shinkansen Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Conventional lines Suspended
segment (In advance) Suspended
segment (Recently)
I will now explain the extraordinary losses.
"The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" caused damage to the Kagoshima Main Line, Nippo Main Line, Hisatsu Line, and other routes. Operations between Yoshimatsu and Hayato on the Hisatsu Line remain suspended, with substitute bus service in place.
As a result of the damage from this rainfall, we recorded an extraordinary loss of approximately
¥1.4 billion, including a provision for disaster-related losses.
Please turn to the next slide.
About the Recording of Extraordinary Losses ②We recorded extraordinary losses due to "The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" and the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station.
The cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station
2019
March
Project team launched; deliberations began
2021
September
Approved by the Board of Directors
Plan envisions development including office, hotel,
and retail space in a 12-story building (one basement
level, 12 above-ground levels), spanning the area
above the tracks at Hakata Station
October Preliminary temporary construction work for railway facilities began in advance
2022 March Announced as the "the project utilizing the space
above the tracks at Hakata Station"
2025 September Board of Directors decided to cancel the project; cancellation announced
Because the planned site is located directly above the tracks at Hakata Station, the construction would be highly complex and prolonged, resulting in a significant impact from rising construction costs. It was determined that the total construction cost would be nearly double the initial estimate.
In response, the Company reviewed the building's scale and intended uses (assets), redesigned plans, and examined construction methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Various possibilities were explored, including adjustments to revenue and cost structures. Despite these efforts, the Company concluded that formulating a feasible business plan was not possible. Accordingly, the Board of Directors resolved to cancel the project in September 2025.
Approximately ¥8.7 billion in project withdrawal losses has been recorded as an extraordinary loss.
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I will now explain the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station.
Upon confirming that the construction costs would be nearly double the initial estimate, we explored various options, but ultimately determined that it would be difficult to formulate a feasible business plan, and decided to cancel the project.
As a result, we recorded a loss of approximately
¥8.7 billion related to project withdrawal as an
extraordinary loss.
Next, I will explain our full-year performance and dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Please turn to slide 11.
Results FY25.3 | 6 months ended September 30, 2025 | Increase /Decrease | Major factors | ||
Assets | 1,140.5 | 1,172.4 | 31.9 | ||
Current assets | 214.1 | 230.5 | 16.3 | ||
Non-current assets | 926.3 | 941.9 | 15.5 | ||
Fixed assets for railway business | 164.7 | 162.7 | (2.0) | ||
Liabilities | 681.8 | 698.3 | 16.4 | ||
Current liabilities | 212.7 | 188.4 | (24.2) | Decrease in accounts payable-trade and payables | |
Non-current liabilities | 469.1 | 509.9 | 40.7 | Increase in Lomg-term loans | |
Net assets | 458.6 | 474.1 | 15.4 | ||
Interest-bearing debt | 423.3 | 458.0 | 34.7 |
Equity ratio | 40.0% | 40.2% |
(bil) | |||||
6 months ended September 30, 2024 | 6 months ended September 30, 2025 | Increase /Decrease | Major factors | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | 54.8 | 40.5 | (14.2) | Increase in income tax and related payments | |
Depreciation expense | 18.7 | 19.5 | 0.7 | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | (53.7) | (42.0) | 11.6 | Decrease in expenditures for non-current assets | |
Free cash flow | 1.1 | (1.5) | (2.6) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | (15.9) | 17.3 | 33.3 | Increase due to Long-term loans and commercial papers | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 48.5 | 61.7 | 13.2 | ||
(bil)
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6 months ended September 30, 2024 | 6 months ended September 30, 2025 | YoY | Major factors | ||||
Operating revenue | 208.4 | 237.6 | 29.2 | 114.0% | |||
Transportation | 82.1 | 92.2 | 10.0 | 112.2% | |||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 80.9 | 91.5 | 10.5 | 113.0% | Increase due to the revise rail fares and charges | ||
Real Estate and Hotels | 61.1 | 76.6 | 15.4 | 125.3% | |||
Real Estate Lease | 37.6 | 39.9 | 2.3 | 106.1% | |||
Real Estate Sales | 8.4 | 20.8 | 12.4 | 246.6% | Increase in the sales of properties and condominiums | ||
Hotel Business | 15.0 | 15.7 | 0.7 | 105.1% | |||
Retail and Restaurant | 32.4 | 34.6 | 2.2 | 107.0% | |||
Construction | 36.5 | 40.6 | 4.0 | 111.1% | |||
Business Services | 36.6 | 39.3 | 2.6 | 107.3% | |||
Operating income | 29.5 | 40.8 | 11.3 | 138.4% | |||
Transportation | 12.2 | 18.5 | 6.2 | 150.8% | |||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 12.9 | 18.9 | 5.9 | 146.2% | |||
Real Estate and Hotels | 13.1 | 17.8 | 4.7 | 135.9% | |||
Real Estate Lease | 9.2 | 10.3 | 1.0 | 111.5% | |||
Real Estate Sales | 0.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 512.6% | |||
Hotel Business | 3.0 | 2.9 | (0.0) | 98.9% | |||
Retail and Restaurant | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 109.4% | |||
Construction | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 286.5% | |||
Business Services | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 116.6% | |||
EBITDA | 47.6 | 59.6 | 12.0 | 125.3% | |||
Transportation | 18.7 | 25.7 | 6.9 | 137.1% | |||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 19.1 | 25.9 | 6.7 | 135.5% | |||
Real Estate and Hotels | 22.0 | 26.9 | 4.9 | 122.2% | |||
Real Estate Lease | 16.4 | 17.5 | 1.0 | 106.6% | |||
Real Estate Sales | 0.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 508.8% | |||
Hotel Business | 4.7 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 102.9% | |||
Retail and Restaurant | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 106.7% | |||
Construction | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 154.6% | |||
Business Services | 3.5 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 102.9% | |||
(bil)
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6 months ended September 30, 2024 | 6 months ended September 30, 2025 | YoY | Major Factors | ||||
Operating revenue | 110.0 | 134.4 | 24.4 | 122.3% | |||
Railway transportation revenues | 73.3 | 83.6 | 10.3 | 114.1% | Increase due to the revise rail fares and charges | ||
Shinkansen | 29.2 | 33.9 | 4.6 | 116.1% | |||
Conventional Lines | 44.0 | 49.6 | 5.6 | 112.7% | |||
Other revenue | 36.7 | 50.8 | 14.1 | 138.6% | Increase in the sales of properties and condominiums | ||
Operating expense | 87.4 | 101.2 | 13.8 | 115.9% | |||
Personnel expense | 23.3 | 25.2 | 1.9 | 108.2% | Increase due to the raise in basic wage, etc. | ||
Non-personnel expense | 45.9 | 56.7 | 10.8 | 123.7% | |||
Energy cost | 5.4 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 108.7% | |||
Maintenance cost | 11.5 | 12.1 | 0.5 | 105.1% | |||
Other | 28.9 | 38.7 | 9.8 | 133.8% | Increase in the cost of property sales | ||
Taxes | 6.7 | 7.0 | 0.2 | 103.5% | |||
Depreciation cost | 11.3 | 12.2 | 0.8 | 107.4% | |||
Operating income | 22.6 | 33.2 | 10.6 | 146.9% | |||
Non-operating income and expense | 0.3 | 0.1 | (0.1) | 52.5% | |||
Ordinary income | 22.9 | 33.3 | 10.4 | 145.6% | |||
Extraordinary gain and losses | 0.2 | (10.4) | (10.6) | - | Decrease due to "The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" and the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station | ||
Net income | 17.8 | 15.9 | (1.9) | 89.1% | |||
Results by business (non-consolidated)(include in above table) | (bil) | ||||
6 months ended September 30, 2024 | 6 months ended September 30, 2025 | YoY | |||
Railway business | Operating revenue | 80.9 | 91.5 | 10.5 | 113.0% |
Operating income | 12.9 | 18.9 | 5.9 | 146.2% | |
Related businesses | Operating revenue | 29.0 | 42.9 | 13.9 | 147.9% |
Operating income | 9.6 | 14.2 | 4.6 | 147.9% | |
(bil)
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Ⅱ Full-Year Performance Forecasts and Dividend Forecasts for FY26.3
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Results FY25.3 | Forecasts FY26.3 | YoY | ||
Operating revenue | 454.3 | 489.1 | 34.7 | 107.6% |
Operating income | 58.9 | 73.1 | 14.1 | 123.9% |
Ordinary income | 59.5 | 72.3 | 12.7 | 121.4% |
Net income attributable to owners of the parent | 43.6 | 46.0 | 2.3 | 105.4% |
EBITDA | 95.9 | 112.0 | 16.0 | 116.7% |
Medium-Term Business Plan targets |
530.0 |
71.0 |
- |
- |
115.0 |
Consolidated Financial Forecast Highlights for FY26.3(Year-on-Year)
(bil) Key points
We revised the forecast announced on August 5, 2025.
Reflecting performance through 1H and the demand outlook for 2H, we have made upward revisions to operating revenue, operating income, and ordinary income; we have revised downward our forecast for net income attributable to owners of the parent.
Change in operating revenue by segment
Change in operating income by segment
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We revised the full-year performance forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, reflecting customer trends following fare and charge revisions, income and expense trends across segments, and the impact of extraordinary losses. As a result, we have made upward revisions to operating revenue, operating income, and ordinary income, and a downward revision to net income attributable to owners of the parent, relative to the initial forecast.
Although net income attributable to owners of the parent was revised downward from the initial forecast, we have maintained our annual dividend forecast at ¥115.0 per share and resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥57.5 per share.
Next, I will explain the status of our business segments. Please turn to slide 20.
Results FY25.3 | Forecasts FY26.3 | YoY | Major factors | Medium-Term Business Plan targets | |||||
Operating revenue | 454.3 | 489.1 | 34.7 | 107.6% | 530.0 | ||||
Transportation | 169.3 | 189.5 | 20.1 | 111.9% | 189.0 | ||||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 167.0 | 187.7 | 20.6 | 112.4% | Increase in Railway transportation revenues due to the revision of rail fare and charges | - | |||
Real Estate and Hotels | 143.4 | 154.5 | 11.0 | 107.7% | 167.0 | ||||
Real Estate Lease | 78.2 | 81.3 | 3.0 | 103.9% | Increase due to properties opened in the previous fiscal year | - | |||
Real Estate Sales | 32.8 | 39.9 | 7.0 | 121.3% | Increase in sales of properties and condominiums | - | |||
Hotel Business | 32.2 | 33.3 | 1.0 | 103.3% | - | ||||
Retail and Restaurant | 67.0 | 71.3 | 4.2 | 106.3% | 80.0 | ||||
Construction | 100.6 | 100.0 | (0.6) | 99.4% | 110.0 | ||||
Business Services | 82.5 | 80.8 | (1.7) | 97.8% | 88.0 | ||||
Operating income | 58.9 | 73.1 | 14.1 | 123.9% | 71.0 | ||||
Transportation | 12.1 | 25.0 | 12.8 | 205.1% | 20.5 | ||||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 13.4 | 25.4 | 11.9 | 189.5% | - | ||||
Real Estate and Hotels | 31.4 | 33.1 | 1.6 | 105.1% | 34.0 | ||||
Real Estate Lease | 18.2 | 18.4 | 0.1 | 101.0% | - | ||||
Real Estate Sales | 6.4 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 117.6% | - | ||||
Hotel Business | 6.8 | 7.1 | 0.2 | 104.3% | - | ||||
Retail and Restaurant | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 109.1% | 4.0 | ||||
Construction | 7.3 | 6.9 | (0.4) | 93.7% | 8.0 | ||||
Business Services | 5.2 | 4.9 | (0.3) | 93.1% | 5.5 | ||||
EBITDA | 95.9 | 112.0 | 16.0 | 116.7% | 115.0 | ||||
Transportation | 25.3 | 39.6 | 14.2 | 155.9% | - | ||||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 26.2 | 39.7 | 13.5 | 151.7% | - | ||||
Real Estate and Hotels | 49.6 | 51.4 | 1.7 | 103.6% | - | ||||
Real Estate Lease | 32.8 | 33.1 | 0.2 | 100.7% | - | ||||
Real Estate Sales | 6.4 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 117.4% | - | ||||
Hotel Business | 10.2 | 10.7 | 0.4 | 104.2% | - | ||||
Retail and Restaurant | 4.9 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 106.5% | - | ||||
Construction | 8.6 | 8.3 | (0.3) | 96.0% | - | ||||
Business Services | 8.5 | 7.9 | (0.6) | 92.7% | - | ||||
Consolidated Financial Forecasts for FY26.3 (by Segment, Year-on-Year)
(bil)
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Results FY25.3 | Forecasts FY26.3 | YoY | Major factors | ||||
Operating revenue | 240.8 | 271.5 | 30.6 | 112.7% | |||
Railway transportation revenues | 151.2 | 171.7 | 20.4 | 113.5% | Increase due to the revision of rail fare and charges | ||
Shinkansen | 60.5 | 68.8 | 8.2 | 113.7% | |||
Conventional Lines | 90.7 | 102.9 | 12.1 | 113.4% | |||
Other revenue | 89.6 | 99.8 | 10.1 | 111.4% | Increase in sales of properties and condominiums | ||
Operating expense | 204.7 | 221.4 | 16.6 | 108.1% | |||
Personnel expense | 49.9 | 50.8 | 0.8 | 101.6% | Increase due to the raise in basic wage Decrease of lump sum payment | ||
Non-personnel expense | 118.1 | 131.4 | 13.2 | 111.2% | |||
Energy cost | 10.7 | 11.5 | 0.7 | 106.5% | Increase in electricity unit cost | ||
Maintenance cost | 34.2 | 38.5 | 4.2 | 112.4% | Increase due to measures for safety and measures to deterioration | ||
Other | 73.1 | 81.4 | 8.2 | 111.3% | Increase in cost of sales properties | ||
Taxes | 13.4 | 14.1 | 0.6 | 104.8% | |||
Depreciation cost | 23.1 | 25.1 | 1.9 | 108.2% | |||
Operating income | 36.0 | 50.1 | 14.0 | 138.9% | |||
Non-operating income and expense | 4.6 | (0.8) | (5.4) | - | |||
Ordinary income | 40.6 | 49.3 | 8.6 | 121.2% | |||
Extraordinary gain and losses | (3.1) | (10.4) | (7.2) | - | Decrease due to "The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" and the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station | ||
Net income | 31.0 | 29.2 | (1.8) | 94.0% | |||
Results FY25.3 | Forecasts FY26.3 | YoY | |||
Railway business | Operating revenue | 167.0 | 187.7 | 20.6 | 112.4% |
Operating income | 13.4 | 25.4 | 11.9 | 189.5% | |
Related businesses | Operating revenue | 73.7 | 83.8 | 10.0 | 113.6% |
Operating income | 22.6 | 24.7 | 2.0 | 109.0% | |
Non-consolidated Financial Forecasts for FY26.3 (Year-on-Year)
Results by business (non-consolidated)(include in above table)
(bil)
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(bil)
FY25.3 results | FY26.3 forecast | YoY | Major Factors | ||||
Total | 151.2 | 171.7 | 20.4 | 113.5% | |||
Commuter pass | 31.1 | 37.1 | 5.9 | 118.9% | |||
Non-commuter pass | 120.0 | 134.6 | 14.5 | 112.1% | |||
Shinkansen | 60.5 | 68.8 | 8.2 | 113.7% | |||
Commuter pass | 3.2 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 118.7% | Impact of the revision of rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +0.5 | ||
Non-commuter pass | 57.3 | 65.0 | 7.6 | 113.4% | Impact of revised rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +6.0 Rebound from previous year's disaster: +0.6 Increase in events: +0.5 Effect of Osaka/Kansai Expo: +0.5 Increase from marketing initiatives: +0.1 Decrease due to heavy rainfall in August: (0.1) | ||
Conventional Lines | 90.7 | 102.9 | 12.1 | 113.4% | |||
Commuter pass | 27.9 | 33.3 | 5.3 | 119.0% | Impact of the revision of rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +5.0 | ||
Non-commuter pass | 62.7 | 69.6 | 6.8 | 111.0% | Impact of the revision of rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +6.0 Increase in events: +0.2 Increase from marketing initiatives: +0.2 Rebound from previous year's disaster: +0.2 Effect of Osaka/Kansai Expo: +0.1 Decrease due to heavy rainfall in August: (0.4) | ||
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通期予 想
(8/5)
8月大 雨
による 減
大阪関西 万博
効果
イベント の増
営業施 策等
運賃改定 効果、
トレンドの増
イベント の増
営業施 策等
運賃改定 効果、
トレンドの増
通期予 想
(11/5)
Major Factors Affecting Railway Transportation Revenues
(bil)
(Reference) Key factors behind changes from the earnings forecast announced on August 5
(¥ bil)
+1.5
171.7
1H 2H
+1.4
+0.4
+0.4
+0.3
167.2
+0.6
+0.4
(0.5)
Decrease due to heavy rainfall in August
Effect of Osaka/Kansai Expo
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Increase in events
Upward trend
Increase from
marketing initiatives
Full-year
forecast (11/5)
Increase from marketing initiatives
Increase in events
Upward trend
Full-year forecast (8/5)
172.0
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170.0
169.0
168.0
167.0
166.0
Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Aug.5) | Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Nov.5) | vs. Aug. 5 Forecasts | ||
Operating revenue | 483.3 | 489.1 | 5.8 | 101.2% |
Operating income | 67.6 | 73.1 | 5.5 | 108.1% |
Ordinary income | 65.9 | 72.3 | 6.4 | 109.7% |
Net income attributable to owners of the parent | 51.1 | 46.0 | (5.1) | 90.0% |
EBITDA | 106.4 | 112.0 | 5.6 | 105.3% |
Medium-Term Business Plan targets |
530.0 |
71.0 |
- |
- |
115.0 |
Consolidated Financial Forecast Highlights for FY26.3
( Compared to Previous Forecast )
Key points
(bil)
We revised the forecast announced on August 5, 2025.
Reflecting performance through 1H and the demand outlook for 2H, we have made upward revisions to operating revenue, operating income, and ordinary income; we have revised downward our forecast for net income attributable to owners of the parent.
Change in operating revenue by segment
Change in operating income by segment
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Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Aug.5) | Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Nov.5) | vs. Aug. 5 Forecasts | Major factors | Medium-Term Business Plan targets | |||||
Operating revenue | 483.3 | 489.1 | 5.8 | 101.2% | 530.0 | ||||
Transportation | 184.7 | 189.5 | 4.8 | 102.6% | 189.0 | ||||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 183.0 | 187.7 | 4.7 | 102.6% | Increase in railway transportation revenues due to upward trends, more events and marketing initiatives | - | |||
Real Estate and Hotels | 154.5 | 154.5 | - | 100.0% | 167.0 | ||||
Real Estate Lease | 80.6 | 81.3 | 0.7 | 100.9% | - | ||||
Real Estate Sales | 40.6 | 39.9 | (0.7) | 98.3% | - | ||||
Hotel Business | 33.3 | 33.3 | - | 100.0% | - | ||||
Retail and Restaurant | 70.4 | 71.3 | 0.9 | 101.3% | 80.0 | ||||
Construction | 100.0 | 100.0 | - | 100.0% | 110.0 | ||||
Business Services | 80.3 | 80.8 | 0.5 | 100.6% | 88.0 | ||||
Operating income | 67.6 | 73.1 | 5.5 | 108.1% | 71.0 | ||||
Transportation | 20.6 | 25.0 | 4.4 | 121.4% | 20.5 | ||||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 21.1 | 25.4 | 4.3 | 120.4% | - | ||||
Real Estate and Hotels | 32.7 | 33.1 | 0.4 | 101.2% | 34.0 | ||||
Real Estate Lease | 18.3 | 18.4 | 0.1 | 100.5% | - | ||||
Real Estate Sales | 7.3 | 7.6 | 0.3 | 104.1% | - | ||||
Hotel Business | 7.1 | 7.1 | - | 100.0% | - | ||||
Retail and Restaurant | 3.8 | 3.8 | - | 100.0% | 4.0 | ||||
Construction | 6.9 | 6.9 | - | 100.0% | 8.0 | ||||
Business Services | 4.7 | 4.9 | 0.2 | 104.3% | 5.5 | ||||
EBITDA | 106.4 | 112.0 | 5.6 | 105.3% | 115.0 | ||||
Transportation | 35.4 | 39.6 | 4.2 | 111.9% | - | ||||
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 35.5 | 39.7 | 4.1 | 111.8% | - | ||||
Real Estate and Hotels | 51.0 | 51.4 | 0.4 | 100.8% | - | ||||
Real Estate Lease | 33.0 | 33.1 | 0.1 | 100.3% | - | ||||
Real Estate Sales | 7.3 | 7.6 | 0.3 | 104.1% | - | ||||
Hotel Business | 10.7 | 10.7 | - | 100.0% | - | ||||
Retail and Restaurant | 5.3 | 5.3 | - | 100.0% | - | ||||
Construction | 8.3 | 8.3 | - | 100.0% | - | ||||
Business Services | 7.7 | 7.9 | 0.2 | 102.6% | - | ||||
Consolidated Financial Forecasts for FY26.3
(by Segment, Compared to Previous Forecast)
(bil)
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Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Aug.5) | Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Nov.5) | vs. Aug. 5 Forecasts | Major factors | ||||
Operating revenue | 266.3 | 271.5 | 5.2 | 102.0% | |||
Railway transportation revenues | 167.2 | 171.7 | 4.5 | 102.7% | Increase due to upward trends, more events and marketing initiatives | ||
Shinkansen | 66.4 | 68.8 | 2.4 | 103.6% | |||
Conventional Lines | 100.8 | 102.9 | 2.1 | 102.1% | |||
Other revenue | 99.1 | 99.8 | 0.7 | 100.7% | |||
Operating expense | 221.4 | 221.4 | - | 100.0% | |||
Personnel expense | 51.2 | 50.8 | (0.4) | 99.2% | |||
Non-personnel expense | 131.1 | 131.4 | 0.3 | 100.2% | |||
Energy cost | 11.9 | 11.5 | (0.4) | 96.6% | |||
Maintenance cost | 37.1 | 38.5 | 1.4 | 103.8% | Increase due to measures for safety and measures to deterioration | ||
Other | 82.1 | 81.4 | (0.7) | 99.1% | |||
Taxes | 13.9 | 14.1 | 0.2 | 101.4% | |||
Depreciation cost | 25.2 | 25.1 | (0.1) | 99.6% | |||
Operating income | 44.9 | 50.1 | 5.2 | 111.6% | |||
Non-operating income and expense | (1.0) | (0.8) | 0.2 | - | |||
Ordinary income | 43.9 | 49.3 | 5.4 | 112.3% | |||
Extraordinary gain and losses | - | (10.4) | (10.4) | - | Decrease due to "The heavy rains beginning August 6, 2025" and the cancellation of the project utilizing the space above the tracks at Hakata Station | ||
Net income | 35.2 | 29.2 | (6.0) | 83.0% | |||
Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Aug.5) | Forecasts FY26.3 (as of Nov.5) | vs. Aug. 5 Forecasts | |||
Railway business | Operating revenue | 183.0 | 187.7 | 4.7 | 102.6% |
Operating income | 21.1 | 25.4 | 4.3 | 120.4% | |
Related businesses | Operating revenue | 83.3 | 83.8 | 0.5 | 100.6% |
Operating income | 23.8 | 24.7 | 0.9 | 103.8% | |
Non-consolidated Financial Forecasts for FY26.3 (Compared to Previous Forecast)
Results by business (non-consolidated)(include in above table)
(bil)
17
(bil)
38.5
93.0
93.0
93.0
93.0
38.5
39.0
41.5
46.5
46.5
57.5
FY26.3
(Plan)
Dividend payout ratio 13.8% 26.3% 30.2% 46.9%
-
110.3% 46.9% 38.0% 35.1% 38.5%
18
51.5
44.0
51.5
46.5
57.5
83.0
93.0
93.0
93.0
93.0
93.0
93.0
98.0
100
80
60
40
20
0
About Shareholder ReturnsJR Kyushu places importance on the stable provision of return to shareholders over the long term. Over the period up to FY28.3, we will aim for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 35% or higher and flexibly implement share repurchases.
Based on the above policy and taking into account the revised performance forecast, for FY26.3 we expect to award annual dividends of ¥115 per share and interim dividends of ¥57.5 per share.
(Reference) Annual dividends per share
Interim Year-end
dividend dividend
120 115.0
*Implementation of
a share repurchase (¥10 billion)
*Implementation of
a share repurchase (¥10 billion)
FY17.3 FY18.3 FY19.3 FY20.3 FY21.3 FY22.3 FY23.3 FY24.3 FY25.3
(Yen)
(参考)1株当たり年間配当金の推移
中間配 当
期末配 当
(円 )
17.3期 18.3期 19.3期 20.3期 21.3期 22.3期 23.3期 24.3期 25.3期
26.3期
(予定)
配当性 向
※自己株式取得 (100億円)
※自己株式取得 (100億円)
Ⅲ Status of Segments
19
6months ended September 30, 2024 | 6months ended September 30, 2025 | (bil) YoY | |||
Operating revenue | 82.1 | 92.2 | 10.0 | 112.2% | |
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 80.9 | 91.5 | 10.5 | 113.0% | |
Railway transportation revenues | 73.3 | 83.6 | 10.3 | 114.1% | |
Operating income | 12.2 | 18.5 | 6.2 | 150.8% | |
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 12.9 | 18.9 | 5.9 | 146.2% | |
EBITDA | 18.7 | 25.7 | 6.9 | 137.1% | |
Railway Business (non-consolidated) | 19.1 | 25.9 | 6.7 | 135.5% | |
Results FY25.3 | Forecasts FY26.3 | YoY | |
169.3 | 189.5 | 20.1 | 111.9% |
167.0 | 187.7 | 20.6 | 112.4% |
151.2 | 171.7 | 20.4 | 113.5% |
12.1 | 25.0 | 12.8 | 205.1% |
13.4 | 25.4 | 11.9 | 189.5% |
25.3 | 39.6 | 14.2 | 155.9% |
26.2 | 39.7 | 13.5 | 151.7% |
150
26.3期
25.3期
2Q 3Q
2Q 3Q
Transportation SegmentLooking at Q2 FY26.3 railway transportation revenues, commuter revenues and non-commuter revenues both exceeded our forecast.
Costs in the railway business have trended slightly below expectations.
【Results】 【Forecasts】
(bil)
Status of Key Businesses and Assumptions Behind Forecasts
In Q2, railway transportation revenues exceeded our expectations for both commuter revenues and non-
Railway Transportation Revenues (Year on Year)
and Passenger Numbers
Transportation
revenues: Commuter Transportation
revenues: Non-commuter Passengers: Commuter
Solid line: Results
Dotted line: Forecast
FY26.3 forecast Approx. 119%
114.2% 117.4%
commuter revenues.
Expenses in the railway business exceeded the previous year due mainly to an increase in personnel expenses resulting from base pay increases. Meanwhile, total costs trended slightly below expectations, reflecting such as lower-than-anticipated repair expenses.
Within the revised fares and charges, revision rates and rates of increase:
Commuter: Revision rate of 25.8%; rate of increase of 18.6%
120%
Commuter
Passengers: Non-commuter
Non-commuter
105.8% 105.6%
103.5% 104.2%
100%
103.1% 101.9% 101.8% 104.8%
113.3% 100
113.9% FY26.3 forecast
Approx. 112%
28
28
30
30
28
29
50
80%
56
53
52
51
56
52
60%
0
Non-commuter: Revision rate of 14.6%; rate of increase of 11.5%
Charges: Revision rate of 8.0%; rate of increase of 6.5%
1QQ1
Q2
Q3
Q44Q 1QQ1
Q2
Q3 Q4Q
FY26.3
20
FY25.3
(Millions of people)
I will begin with the Transportation segment.
Railway transportation revenues exceeded expectations overall during the three-month period. Commuter revenues were above forecast, while non-commuter revenues were roughly in line with expectations.
While personnel expenses increased due to base pay adjustments, some timing differences in repair costs and other items resulted in total railway business expenses trending slightly below expectations.
Please turn to slide 22.
6 months ended
September 30, 2024
6 months ended
September 30, 2025
YoY
Major Factors
Total
73.3
83.6
10.3
114.1%
Commuter pass
15.8
18.3
2.5
115.8%
Non-commuter pass
57.4
65.2
7.8
113.6%
Cargo
0.0
0.0
0.0
152.6%
Shinkansen
29.2
33.9
4.6
116.1%
Commuter pass
1.6
1.8
0.2
115.8%
Impact of revised rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +0.2
Non-commuter pass
27.6
32.0
4.4
116.1%
Impact of revised rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +3.0
Rebound from previous year's disaster: +0.6
Effect of Osaka/Kansai Expo: +0.5 Increase in events: +0.3
Decrease due to heavy rainfall in August: (0.1)
Conventional Lines
44.0
49.6
5.6
112.7%
Commuter pass
14.2
16.4
2.2
115.8%
Impact of revised rail fares and charges, upward trend: Approx. +2.0
Non-commuter pass
29.8
33.1
3.3
111.3%
Impact of revised rail fares and charges, upward
trend: Approx. +3.0
Increase from marketing initiatives: +0.2 Rebound from previous year's disaster: +0.2 Effect of Osaka/Kansai Expo: +0.1
Increase in events: +0.1
Decrease due to heavy rainfall in August: (0.4)
Railway Business (Transportation Data)6 months ended
September 30,
2024
6 months ended
September 30,
2025
YoY
Major Factors
Total
4,290
4,273
(16.0)
99.6%
Commuter pass
2,057
2,035
(22.0)
98.9%
Non-commuter pass
2,232
2,237
5.0
100.2%
Shinkansen
966
995
29.0
103.1%
Commuter pass
118
123
5.0
104.4%
Non-commuter pass
847
871
24.0
102.9%
Increase in the number of passengers on the Kyushu Shinkansen
Conventional Lines
3,323
3,277
(46.0)
98.6%
Commuter pass
1,939
1,911
(27.0)
98.6%
Decrease in the number of passengers having school commuter passes
Non-commuter pass
1,384
1,365
(19.0)
98.6%
Railway transportation revenues
(bil)
Passenger-kilometers
(Millions of passenger-kilometer)
21
1H FY25.3
1H FY26.3
Results
Results
Vs. FY25.3
Number of tickets sold
134,000
112,000
84.2 %
Sales
¥1.83 billion
¥1.83 billion
100.2 %
(Reference)
Unit price*
Approx. ¥13,600
Approx. ¥16,200
119.0 %
FY25.3
4.8%
4.0%
4.8%
4.8%
4.6%
FY26.3
4.7%
4.0%
2025.3期
2026.3期
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
通期
2018年 2020年 2021年 2023年 2025年
4月 6月 4月 10月 4月
Status of Inbound Measures in the Railway BusinessInbound revenue in Q2 FY2026.3 progressed in line with expectations, remaining above the year-ago level, despite a shift from the JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS to regular tickets.
Inbound revenue (approximate) Demand for JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS
(¥bil)
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.8
1.4
*Average unit price per JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS
Sales by Nationality 1H FY25.3
Others
1H FY26.3
Q1
Others
Q2
Q3
Q4
Thailand
South Korea
China
Others
Thaila
nd
South Korea
Hong Kong
China
FY25.3
sales (estimate)
JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS
English-language ticket FY26.3
Others
English-language ticket sales (estimate)
JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS
Hong
Kong Taiwan
Taiwan
Percentage of railway transportation revenues
15,000
Price change (3 days, northern Kyushu)
9,500 10,000
8,500
12,000
22
April 2018 June 2020 April 2021 October 2023 April 2025
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full year
I will now explain trends in inbound revenue in the railway business.
Inbound revenue progressed in line with expectations and remained above the level of the previous year.
Looking at the breakdown, JR-KYUSHU RAIL PASS sales-which saw a price revision in April-were on par with the prior year, while English-language
ticket sales exceeded the previous year's level.
Please turn to the next slide.
6months ended September 30,
2024
6months ended September 30,
2025
(bil)
YoY
Results FY25.3
Forecasts FY26.3
(bil)
YoY
Operating revenue
37.6
39.9
2.3
106.1%
78.2
81.3
3.0
103.9%
Operating income
9.2
10.3
1.0
111.5%
18.2
18.4
0.1
101.0%
EBITDA
16.4
17.5
1.0
106.6%
32.8
33.1
0.2
100.7%
1QQ1
Q2Q2
FY25.3
3QQ3
Q4Q4
1QQ1 2QQ2
FY26.3
…
25.3期
26.3期
Real Estate and Hotels Segment: Real Estate Leasing Business
Station building tenant sales in Q2 FY26.3 were in line with overall expectations, as a decline in duty-free sales at JR Hakata City has moderated.
Operating revenues increased year on year as expected, driven by growth in rents at station buildings, along with the full-year contribution of new assets such as rental apartments.
【Results】
【Forecasts】
Status of key businesses
Station building tenant sales
Tenant sales in Q2 were in line with overall expectations,
as the rate of decline in duty-free sales slowed.
120%
(Year on Year)
117.4%
Nintendo's directly managed official store is scheduled to
open at AMU PLAZA HAKATA on November 14. This will be the company's fourth store in Japan and its first location in Kyushu.
115.7%
108.8%
Approx. 101%
100%
104.1%
99.8% 101.3%
Occupancy rates at office buildings and rental apartments
remained generally solid.
80%
Began in-house development of an office building near
Higo-Ozu Station on the Hohi Main Line. Scheduled for completion in January 2027.
23
I will now explain the Real Estate and Hotels segment.
First, in the real estate leasing business, tenant sales at station buildings remained slightly above the previous year's level. Operating revenue trended above the prior-year level and in line with expectations, supported by increased rent income and contributions from newly operational assets, particularly rental apartments.
While there have been some tenant changes at station buildings, occupancy rates at office buildings and rental apartments have remained solid.
Please turn to the next slide.
6months ended September 30,
2024
6months ended September 30,
2025
(bil)
YoY
Results FY25.3
Forecasts FY26.3
(bil)
YoY
Operating revenue
8.4
20.8
12.4
246.6%
32.8
39.9
7.0
121.3%
Operating income
0.8
4.5
3.6
512.6%
6.4
7.6
1.1
117.6%
EBITDA
0.9
4.5
3.6
508.8%
6.4
7.6
1.1
117.4%
25.3期
26.3期
300
200
100
0
Real Estate and Hotels Segment: Real Estate Sales Business- Condominium sales were flat year on year in Q2 FY26.3.
Regarding the sale of owned properties, we sold one office building and two rental apartments to a private REIT.
【Results】
【Forecasts】
Status of Key Businesses
In condominiums, we handed over MJR Chihaya Mid-Square, among
others, in Q2.
As for the sale of owned properties, we sold JR Kumamoto Kasuga-Minami Building, RJR Precia Chidori, and RJR Precia Takasago to a private REIT in Q2.
Actual and forecast sales of condominiums
(operating revenue)
(¥bil)
30
MJR Chihaya Mid-Square
Location: Higashi-ku,
Fukuoka Structure: 18 floors above
ground Delivery date: March 2025 Units: 532
Sales status: Sales in
progress
JR Kumamoto Kasuga-Minami Building
20
Location: Nishi-ku,
Kumamoto Structure: 4 floors above
ground
Completion date: December
2020
Total floor area: 3,600 m²
10
As for condominiums, MJR Kumamoto Gate Tower and MJR Kagoshima-Chuo
Ekimae The Garden, among others, are scheduled to be handed over during the current fiscal year.
Regarding the sale of owned properties, we expect operating revenue of
approximately ¥8.0 billion is for the full year.
0
FY25.3
FY26.3
24
Q1
Q1
Q4
Q4
Next, I will explain the real estate sales business.
Condominium sales progressed smoothly, with handovers of properties such as MJR Chihaya Mid-Square.
We also sold one office building and two rental
apartment buildings to a private REIT.
As a result, the real estate sales business saw significant year-on-year increases in both revenue and profit, and performance is progressing smoothly relative to the full-year forecast.
Please turn to the next slide.
6months ended September 30,
2024
6months ended September 30,
2025
(bil)
YoY
Results FY25.3
Forecasts FY26.3
(bil)
YoY
Operating revenue
15.0
15.7
0.7
105.1%
32.2
33.3
1.0
103.3%
Operating income
3.0
2.9
(0.0)
98.9%
6.8
7.1
0.2
104.3%
EBITDA
4.7
4.8
0.1
102.9%
10.2
10.7
0.4
104.2%
86.8%
82.9% 80.2% 82.4% 83.0% 83.6%
FY26.3 forecast
Occupancy: Approx. 83% ADR: Approx. 25,000 yen
26,301
22,295 22,559 23,922 24,057 22,705
1QQ1
Q2 Q3
FY25.3
Q44Q
Q1
Q2
FY26.3
…
26.3期想定
稼働率:83% 程度
ADR:25,000円程 度
25.3期
25.3期
26.3期
26.3期
2Q 3Q
1Q 2Q
Real Estate and Hotels Segment: Hotel BusinessIn Q2 FY26.3, hotels with a high proportion of inbound guests continued to drive performance. ADR was at the same level as in Q2 FY25.3, and occupancy exceeded expectations.
【Results】 【Forecasts】
Status of Key Businesses
ADR in Q2 was approximately ¥22,000, at the same level as in Q2 FY25.3, while occupancy exceeded expectations, at 83.6%.
The ratio of inbound guests was above 50%, driven in particular by THE BLOSSOM brand locations.
Occupancy rates and ADR
(Yen)
100%
Percentage of inbound guests
(as a percentage of total room sales)
25,000
60%
20,000
50%
55%
50%
15,000
45%
1QQ1 Q2Q2 Q33Q Q44Q 1QQ1 2QQ2 …
FY25.3 FY26.3
0%
10,000
25
I will now explain the hotel business.
ADR trended below expectations, remaining roughly on par with the second quarter of the previous year, reflecting trends in inbound customer demand.
Occupancy rates exceeded expectations.
Please turn to the next slide.
6months ended September 30,
2024
6months ended September 30,
2025
(bil)
YoY
Results FY25.3
Forecasts FY26.3
(bil)
YoY
Operating revenue
32.4
34.6
2.2
107.0%
67.0
71.3
4.2
106.3%
Operating income
1.8
2.0
0.1
109.4%
3.4
3.8
0.3
109.1%
EBITDA
2.5
2.7
0.1
106.7%
4.9
5.3
0.3
106.5%
Q1q1
Q22q
Q3q3
Q44q
Q1Q1
Q22Q
…
FY25.3
FY26.3
セグメント店舗売上 高(対前年)
26.3期
25.3期
Retail and Restaurant Segment- In Q2 FY26.3, both retail stores and restaurants remained firm.
- New store openings progressed steadily as planned.
【Results】
【Forecasts】
Status of Key Businesses
In Q2, among retailers, convenience stores
were firm, while among restaurants, franchise stores that opened in the previous fiscal year contributed. Existing store sales continued to exceed year-earlier levels.
150%
105.4% 108.3% 107.4% 106.9% 107.6% 105.1%
100%
New store openings in both retailers and
restaurants progressed generally as planned.
50%
26
Segment Store Sales (Year on Year)
I will now discuss the Retail and Restaurant segment.
Store sales remained firm at both retail and restaurant locations, centered on existing stores, primarily driven by higher average spending per customer.
New store openings progressed steadily for both retail and restaurant businesses.
Next, I will explain progress on the Medium-Term Business Plan. Please turn to slide 29.
6months ended September 30,
2024
6months ended September 30,
2025
YoY
Results FY25.3
Forecasts FY26.3
YoY
Operating revenue
36.5
40.6
4.0
111.1%
100.6
100.0
(0.6)
99.4%
Operating income
0.2
0.6
0.4
286.5%
7.3
6.9
(0.4)
93.7%
EBITDA
0.8
1.3
0.4
154.6%
8.6
8.3
(0.3)
96.0%
Construction Segment, Business Services Segment6months ended September 30,
2024
6months ended September 30,
2025
YoY
Results FY25.3
Forecasts FY26.3
YoY
Operating revenue
36.6
39.3
2.6
107.3%
82.5
80.8
(1.7)
97.8%
Operating income
1.9
2.3
0.3
116.6%
5.2
4.9
(0.3)
93.1%
EBITDA
3.5
3.6
0.1
102.9%
8.5
7.9
(0.6)
92.7%
Construction Segment
【Results】
【Forecasts】
Business Services Segment
【Results】
【Forecasts】
27
(bil)
(bil)
(bil)
(bil)
Ⅳ Progress on the Medium-Term Business Plan
28
Segment | Operating revenue | Operating income |
Transportation | 189.0 | 20.5 |
Real Estate and Hotels | 167.0 | 34.0 |
Retail and Restaurant | 80.0 | 4.0 |
Construction | 110.0 | 8.0 |
Business Services | 88.0 | 5.5 |
JR Kyushu Group Medium-Term Business Plan 2025-2027
Continuing to review numerical targets in light of the revised forecast for FY26.3.
Key strategies and the management base to support them
Numerical targets
Cash allocation
Operating ¥530.0 billion Operating
Financial soundness
(FY28.3 forecast)
revenue
income
¥71.0 billion
EBITDA ¥115.0 billion ROE Maintain current level
Bonds, borrowings, etc.
Around 5 times
By segment*
Growth investment
(Unit ¥ billion)
Around 40%
¥230 billion
Strategic investment
Operating cashflow
Shareholder return policy
Shareholder return
¥250 billion
Maintenance and
upgrade investment
¥130 billion
*Operating revenue and operating income by segment are before inter-segment
eliminations.
29
Equity ratio
D/EBITDA
Cash from the sale of real estate
¥30 billion
Safety investment
¥70 billion
Stronger Group governance and establishment of a governance structure that enables appropriate risk-taking
Expansion and pursuit of DX utilization
An integrated approach to environmental issues
Human capital expansion in light of changes in the labor market
(3) Plant Seeds for the Future
(2) City Building through Enhanced Collaboration among Businesses
(1) Realize Sustainable Mobility Services
JR Kyushu places importance on the stable provision of return to shareholders over the long term. Over the period up to FY2028.3, we will aim for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 35% or higher and flexibly implement share repurchases.
Key Management
strategies
base
In April, we launched the Medium-Term Business Plan 2025-2027, which is positioned as a period for achieving sustainable growth over the long term. Under this plan, we are advancing three key strategies.
While we expect to continue pursuing these main strategies, we plan to carefully reassess the numerical targets of the plan based on the revised performance forecast for FY2026.3 and further consideration of business trends in the coming fiscal years.
Please turn to the next slide.
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[Renovated restroom inside the central ticket gate at Hakata Station]
Designs inspired by local elements such as Hakata magemono bentwood and Hakata-ori textiles, layout updates for improved usability, and signage indicating available stalls have been installed.
We are conducting a renovation project to ensure
customers can use station restrooms comfortably.
Renovations include replacing fixtures, upgrading interiors, and updating signage, based on usage conditions and aging of facilities.
Renovations have been completed at 13 stations including Hakata Station (inside the central ticket gate); renovations at 9 more stations are planned within this fiscal year.
⚫
⚫
⚫
Note: The design is for illustrative purposes only.
"Love a Toilet Project"
Information such as departure boards at stations will be
made available via a web browser to improve convenience by providing real-time information.
To reduce maintenance costs, operational data will be moved to the cloud and the traditional departure boards at each station will be replaced with LCD monitors.
A limited trial was conducted at select stations in October 2025.
⚫
⚫
(ticket gates / platforms)
(ticket gates)
(ticket gates / platforms)
Key Strategy (1) Realize Sustainable Mobility Services: Increase in Value
Provided to Customers
We are implementing initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and create a more comfortable user environment, using increased railway transportation revenues from fare revisions as a source of funding.
Next-Generation Guidance System
⚫
Departure boards Operation status display monitors Audio announcements
Conventional facilities
After
Before
I will now introduce initiatives aimed at enhancing value provided to customers, funded by fare and charge revisions.
First, I will explain the next-generation guidance system. By providing information such as departure board displays via a web browser, passengers will be able to check real-time train operation information. We conducted pilot testing at select stations in October and are continuing preparations for full rollout.
We are also proceeding with restroom renovations to improve comfort, including at Hakata Station inside the central ticket gate.
Please turn to the next slide.