Nonmanufacturing profit seen sliding only 5% on entertainment and retail strength
Electronics retailer Nojima was among retailers that contributed to a growing proportion of nonmanufacturing net profits for Japanese companies. (Photo by Kento Hirashima)
HIDEAKI HIGASHIURA
August 19, 2025 03:27 JST
TOKYO — The nonmanufacturing sector is poised to account for around 60% of total net profits for Japanese companies this fiscal year, the highest share in six years as businesses revise their forecasts to reflect smaller earnings declines.