Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd.
Preliminary Sales Status for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
Preliminary sales for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 amounted to JPY 22,700 million, up 8.6% year-over-year, with cumulative sales reaching JPY 58,488 million, an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Key Figures
- Third Quarter Accounting Sales (Preliminary): JPY 22,700 million (Up 8.6% Year-over-Year)
- Cumulative Sales for the Third Quarter (Preliminary): JPY 58,488 million (Up 8.7% Year-over-Year)
- Inbound Sales (Third Quarter): JPY 2,930 million (Up 6.0% Year-over-Year)
AI要約
Overview of Sales Status
Preliminary sales for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 (October to December 2025) amounted to JPY 22,700 million, an 8.6% increase year-over-year. Cumulative sales from April to December are expected to reach JPY 58,488 million, up 8.7% compared to the same period last year. By segment, the Sucrey Group recorded JPY 10,722 million (up 7.6% year-over-year), KCII JPY 6,614 million (up 5.5% year-over-year), and the Kotobuki Seika Group JPY 4,817 million (up 13.0% year-over-year), demonstrating a solid overall sales growth.
Business Environment and Measures
The third quarter faced a challenging environment due to slowing inbound visitor growth and heightened consumer budgeting amid rising prices; however, sales increased through strengthening product appeal, merchandising, and sales capabilities, as well as promoting new store openings and inbound measures. Inbound sales, in particular, benefited from the renewal of Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and are expected to grow 6.0% year-over-year to JPY 2,930 million.
