FY March 2026 3rd Quarter Financial Summary [Japan GAAP] (Consolidated)

Business Performance Overview

In the consolidated cumulative period of the 3rd quarter of FY March 2026, net sales amounted to 222.945 billion yen (5.6% YoY increase), operating income was 10.131 billion yen (9.1% YoY increase), ordinary income was 10.384 billion yen (9.4% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was 7.006 billion yen (9.7% YoY increase). Net sales reached a record high for the cumulative 3rd quarter period, with quarterly net income per share standing at 79.04 yen. Amid many new store openings by competitors, the company has focused on responding to price competition while enhancing unique products and improving services, aiming to increase customer satisfaction.

Financial Position and Outlook

Total assets increased to 144.469 billion yen (compared to end of previous term), net assets rose to 92.844 billion yen (compared to end of previous term), and equity ratio was 64.3%. Operating cash flow increased by 43.5% YoY to 14.935 billion yen, while cash outflows from financing activities rose due to higher dividends and share buyback activities. The full-year earnings guidance for FY March 2026 forecasts net sales of 286.0 billion yen (1.5% increase YoY), operating income of 11.4 billion yen (5.5% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 8.2 billion yen (9.0% decrease YoY). The company intends to continue promoting growth strategies while addressing challenges such as intensifying competition and rising labor costs.