Kyushu Railway Management Commentary, Q2 FY2027/3: Disaster Repair Costs Drive Railway Profit Forecast Cut

• Kyushu Railway management commentary for second-quarter FY2027/3 highlighted earthquake pressure on earnings, with full-year operating income forecast at ¥75 billion.
• Disasters increased railway repair expenses by approximately ¥1 billion, driving the forecast revision; earthquake-related railway facility losses totaled approximately ¥9 billion.
• The real estate leasing operating income forecast rose ¥1.7 billion, reflecting stronger Hakata Station building performance from higher customer spending and traffic.
• Management expects favorable railway demand trends to continue into the second half, supporting revenue growth alongside planned events.
• Hotel performance benefited from strong Tokyo demand and rising Fukuoka room rates, with increased Taiwanese demand offsetting fewer Chinese travelers.

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