Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (4530 JP) has reported double-digit revenue growth in H1FY25, mainly driven by 17% YoY growth in OTC pharmaceutical product, Salonpas. Net profit grew 8%.
Rx business revenues grew 5% as Zicthoru, Apohide etc clocked healthy numbers, while Mohrus product line continues to decline. Since Q1FY24, Zicthoru’s quarterly revenue run-rate has been surpassing ¥1B.
Hisamitsu has reiterated its FY25 guidance of ¥152B revenue, operating profit of ¥14.5B, and net profit of ¥15.8B. With H1FY25 progress rate, the company is expected to beat the guidance.
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