YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD. (2267) Stock Price

Yakult Honsha operates primarily in beverage and food manufacturing and sales. The company manufactures dairy products, soft drinks, and other food items. Dairy products are manufactured by Yakult Honsha and sold through Yakult sales companies nationwide. Part of the manufacturing process is outsourced to subsidiaries such as Iwate Yakult Factory.

For soft drinks, Yakult Honsha procures products that are then sold by Yakult sales companies across the country. Other food products include noodles and health foods, which are manufactured by Yakult Food Industry and distributed through sales companies nationwide. The company also operates a transportation business, with Yakult Logistics handling the delivery of manufactured products. Additionally, in international operations, subsidiaries such as China Yakult manufacture and sell dairy products, allowing Yakult Honsha to expand into global markets.

The company also supplies sales materials, with Yakult Shoji procuring materials that are then distributed to sales companies through Yakult Honsha. This plays an important role in supporting sales activities.

Other business segments include the manufacture and sale of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmetics are sold through Yakult sales companies nationwide, while pharmaceuticals are distributed to hospitals and pharmacies. The company also operates professional baseball, with the Yakult Swallows managing this business.

Yakult Honsha is committed to supporting healthy and enjoyable lives for people worldwide, grounded in life sciences. Under this philosophy, Yakult Honsha promotes transparent management and aims to be a company trusted by shareholders, customers, and society.

Yakult Honsha has established the long-term vision "Yakult Group Global Vision 2030," aiming to evolve into a healthcare company that contributes to global health. To realize this vision, the company leverages its research and development capabilities and unique direct-delivery system, while expanding its business scope through partnerships with other companies.

Under its medium-term management plan, Yakult Honsha targets increasing global dairy product sales to 45 million units per day, consolidated net sales of 700 billion yen, and operating profit of 90 billion yen by fiscal year 2030. The company places particular emphasis on growth in overseas markets and is building new growth models.

Key focus areas include expanding business domains, co-creating with local communities, and strengthening management foundations. Through these efforts—including reinforcing core operations, establishing R&D systems, and advancing digital transformation—the company aims to achieve sustainable growth.

As part of its sustainability initiatives, Yakult Honsha has formulated "Environmental Vision 2050," targeting zero environmental impact across the entire value chain. Through this commitment, the company fulfills its corporate social responsibility while advancing activities with consideration for planetary health.