Fiscal Year Ending February 2026, Q3 Financial Results & Reference Materials

Performance Overview

For Q3 of the fiscal year ending February 2026, consolidated operating revenue was 659,432 million yen (4.2% YoY increase), net sales were 634,965 million yen (4.2% YoY increase), and operating income was 19,201 million yen (8.5% YoY increase). Ordinary income was 19,999 million yen (9.0% YoY increase), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of parent was 12,912 million yen (0.8% YoY increase). The supermarket business drove performance, with net existing store sales growth reaching 3.2%, maintaining solid momentum. The operating profit margin remained approximately 2.9%, on par with the previous fiscal year.

Store Expansion and Financial Indicators

In the fiscal year ending February 2026, Life Corporation opened 5 new stores (3 in the Tokyo metropolitan area, 2 in the Kansai region), renovated 9 stores, and closed 2 stores. Selling, general and administrative expenses showed an increasing trend compared to the same period last year, driven by higher labor and occupancy costs, yet the ratio to net sales remained largely flat. The equity ratio was 43.4%, showing a slight decline from the previous year but remaining at a stable level. A 2-for-1 stock split per share was conducted on March 1, 2025, and the dividend is 65 yen per share (post-split).