Organization: The net profit of Japanese listed companies is expected to shrink for the first time in 6 years.

According to statistics from SMBC Nikko Securities, it is expected that the total net profit of Japanese listed companies in the fiscal year 2025 will decrease by 6.8% compared to the previous fiscal year, marking the first decline in 6 years. The main reason is the impact of the high tariff policy of the Trump administration in the United States, causing industries such as automobiles and shipping to experience a downturn. This data is in stark contrast to the 3.5% growth seen in the fiscal year 2024.