TOKYO, Japan — Asahi Group Holdings has revised its full-year consolidated financial results forecast for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, citing the impact of cyberattacks on its Japanese operations, higher raw material costs, and additional expenses related to system disruptions.
The Japanese beverage and food company announced on June 11 that revenue and profit are now expected to fall below the projections it previously disclosed in August 2025. The company is scheduled to announce its full-year financial results on July 8, 2026.
Under the revised forecast, revenue is expected to reach ¥2.89 trillion, down from the previously projected ¥2.95 trillion. Core operating profit is forecast at ¥260 billion, compared with the earlier estimate of ¥290 billion.
Operating profit is now expected to total ¥185 billion, a decline of 27.5% from the previous forecast of ¥255 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent is projected at ¥120 billion, down from the earlier estimate of ¥167.5 billion.
Cyberattack and costs weigh on performance
According to Asahi Group, revenue was affected by system failures caused by cyberattacks on its Japanese operations. The company also reported that higher-than-expected raw material costs increased pressure on earnings during the fiscal year.
In addition, impairment losses and expenses linked to system disruptions further reduced profitability, prompting the company to revise its outlook.
The revised forecast also includes a reduction in projected profit before tax to ¥175 billion, compared with the previous estimate of ¥242 billion.
The announcement highlights the growing financial impact that cybersecurity incidents can have on large FMCG manufacturers, particularly when operational systems and business processes are disrupted.
Asahi Group remains one of Japan’s largest beverage companies, with operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio that includes beer, beverages, and food products.
The company is expected to provide further details when it releases its full-year financial results on July 8.
For investors and industry stakeholders, the revised outlook underscores the combined challenges of rising input costs, operational disruptions, and cybersecurity risks facing global FMCG businesses.
Japan FMCG companies are increasingly investing in digital resilience and operational security as cyber threats become a more significant business risk across the food and beverage sector.
