Skymark Airlines Inc.
Supplementary Material for Financial Results Q1 FY2025 (FY2026/3)
August 12, 2025
Highlights for Q1 FY2025
*In this material, definitions are, FY: fiscal year (from April 1 to March 31 of the next year), Q1: from April to June, Q2: from July to September, Q3: from October to December, Q4: from January to March
Operating revenues reached a record high, but fell short of the Q1 assumption1 in the
earnings forecast
The average price per passenger exceeded the Q1 target, rising by JPY 861 (+7.5%) year-on-year to JPY 12,330, driven by strategic price increases
While a decrease was anticipated due to the yield improvement strategy, the number of revenue passengers declined by 6.9% year-on-year to 1,856 thousand, exceeding expectations amid intensified price competition
Despite posting a seasonal loss, all key profit metrics exceeded their Q1 targets,
supported by cost reductions from lower crude oil prices and a stronger yen
Operating loss improved year-on-year driven by controlling costs despite increased expenses resulting from reduced government support and increased personnel investments
Ordinary loss reflected foreign exchange losses on foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities due to yen appreciation
Continued focus on evolution and transformation to a more profitable business structure
Various measures were implemented, including the introduction of new fares, preparations for launching web reservations for forward seats, revisions to various fees, and the expansion of cargo routes
Ordered six new Boeing 737-8s and three additional 737-10s
A total of 20 aircraft have been contracted to replace all of the current fleet of Boeing 737-800s
Note:
1. Hereafter, 'Q1 assumption' will be referred to as 'Q1 target'
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This slide outlines our highlights for Q1 FY2025.
The first point is our top line. Operating revenues reached a record high in Q1, though they fell short of the target. While the average price per passenger exceeded the target due to strategic price increases, the number of revenue passengers decreased more than the assumed decrease from the higher average price per passenger, with the greater decrease stemming from intensifying price competition.
The second point concerns all key profit metrics. Though we recorded losses due to seasonality, all key profit metrics exceeded the Q1 targets, as expenses decreased due to lower crude oil prices and a stronger yen.
Operating loss improved year on year driven by controlling costs, mainly manageable expenses, although there were increases in expenses due to reduced government support and increased personnel investments. Ordinary loss reflected foreign exchange losses on foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities resulting from yen appreciation.
The third point is our initiatives to evolve and transform into a more profitable business structure, which was set forth in our basic operational policy at the
beginning of the fiscal year. Various measures are being implemented, including the sales of the new Bonvo Young fares, preparations for web reservations for forward seats, revisions to various fees such as cancellation fees and pet fees, and expansion of cargo routes.
The fourth point is regarding the introduction of new aircraft. We have ordered six new Boeing 737-8s and three additional 737-10s to replace all of the current fleet of Boeing 737-800s. A total of 20 aircraft have now been contracted.
Our detailed financial results briefing begins on the next page.
Financial Results | |||
Q1 FY2024 Unit: JPY MM | Q1 FY2025 | vs. Q1 FY2024 | |
Operating Revenues | 23,542 | 23,579 | +0.2% |
Passenger Revenues | 22,860 | 22,885 | +0.1% |
Other Revenues | 681 | 693 | +1.8% |
Operating Expenses | 25,725 | 25,210 | ▲2.0% |
Operating Costs | 24,097 | 23,444 | ▲2.7% |
SG&A | 1,628 | 1,765 | +8.5% |
Operating Income (Loss) | ▲2,182 | ▲1,630 | - |
Operating Income Margin (%) | ▲9.3 | ▲6.9 | +2.4pt |
Ordinary Income (Loss) | ▲1,024 | ▲3,113 | - |
Income(Loss) before Income Taxes | ▲1,024 | ▲3,113 | - |
Net Income (Loss) | ▲1,516 | ▲2,774 | - |
Adjusted Net Income(Loss)1 | ▲670 | ▲2,036 | - |
Dubai Crude Oil Price (After Hedging)(US$/Barrel) | 77.3 | 70.9 | ▲8.3% |
Exchange Rate Used for Fuel Cost(After Hedging)(JPY/US$) | 151.9 | 146.2 | ▲3.8% |
Exchange Rate Used for Foreign Currency Transactions (After Hedging)(JPY/US$) | 141.2 | 138.5 | ▲1.9% |
Overview of Financial Results for Q1 FY2025
Operating revenues reached a record high, while the seasonal operating loss improved year-on-year
(JPY Bn)
25.0
22.1
Broke the record
23.5 23.5
20.0
16.2
15.0
10.0
8.9
5.0
0.0
Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
(JPY Bn)
0.0
▲ 1.4
▲ 2.1
▲ 1.6
▲ 2.2
▲5.0
▲ 6.1
▲10.0
Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Note:
1. Income (loss) before income taxes ×(1-effective tax rate 34.59%)
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Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Revenues
This is an overview of financial results for Q1 FY2025
Operating revenues reached JPY23.5 billion, a record high for the ninth consecutive quarter.
With respect to costs, operating expenses decreased mainly due to lower crude oil prices and a stronger yen than in the previous year. As a result, operating loss was JPY1.6 billion, a year-on-year improvement of JPY0.5 billion, although still in the red.
Ordinary loss was JPY3.1 billion, mainly due to foreign exchange losses, and net loss was JPY2.7 billion, mainly due to income tax adjustments recorded as a profit. Adjusted net loss, which is the basis for our dividends, was JPY2.0 billion.
Passenger Demand | |
Revenue passengers (in thousands), Number of seats (in thousands) 3,000 | Q1 FY2025 Revenue passengers: 93% YoY |
前年同月比
2025年
2024年
1月
2月
3月
4月
5月
6月
7月
Travel Demand
The number of passengers declined year on year due to a strategic increase in average price per passenger To respond to intensifying price competition in non-business demand, we implemented dynamic pricing strategies based on specific routes and time of day
Revenue passengers 102.9%
(in thousands)
98.6%
100.0%
1,000 97.3%
2,441
2,503 2,523 2,514
2,510
2,500
2,435
2,453
2,418
2,463
94.9%
93.4%
2,156
92.0% 92.4%
2,082
2,024
1,993
2,045
2,000 1,890
1,951
1,945
702
682
692
707
1,856
624
608
643
634
675 660 90.0%
624
574
640 641
1,500
500
1,000
80.0%
500
0
0
70.0%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
FY2023 FY2024
FY2025
Number of seats
2024
2025
YoY change
Revenue passengers
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(Reference) Monthly Trends
Next, we will talk about the quarterly trend in travel demand.
The number of revenue passengers declined more than expected as a result of strategically raising the average price per passenger, and was 93% year on year in Q1. Given this, to respond to intensifying price competition in non-business demand, we are implementing dynamic pricing strategies based on specific routes and time of day.
