Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (4530 JP): OTC Business Is on Strong Footing; FY24 Guidance Raise

274 Views18 Jan 2024 09:30
SUMMARY
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (4530 JP) has reported double-digit revenue and net profit growth in Q3FY24, mainly driven by 21% YoY growth in Salonpas focused OTC pharmaceutical products.
  • The company attributes OTC product revenue growth to aggressive sales promotion activities in Japan and overseas, recovery of domestic economic activity and inbound demand, and impact of the weaker yen.
  • Encouraged by Salonpas revenue recovery, Hisamitsu has raised FY24 guidance. The company has revised FY24 revenue guidance upward by 7% to ¥141 billion (up 10% YoY) from ¥132 billion.
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