Suntory's H1 revenue rises 7.1%, but US headwinds cut profit 19.2%

Suntory Holdings' first-half revenue climbed 7.1% on strong Japan whisky and beverage sales, but profit fell 19.2% as a US consumption slowdown and distributor destocking hit its North American liquor business.

The floortok desk · 3 min read · 7 August 2026

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Suntory Holdings reported first-half 2026 revenue of ¥1,733.2 billion, up 7.1% year on year, but profit attributable to owners fell 19.2% to ¥48.2 billion, according to the company's earnings summary presented August 7 by Taira Nishikawa, the group's finance chief. Operating income slipped 2.6% to ¥126.3 billion, and adjusted operating income -- which strips out non-recurring items -- fell 8.9% to ¥129.1 billion.