【Kappa Create】2026 Financial Results｜Sales of 73.1 billion yen (Flat), Net Loss Incurred

Performance Overview

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the consolidated sales remained flat at 73,193 million yen, but operating income sharply declined to 532 million yen, resulting in a net loss of 3,940 million yen. Increased costs including an impairment loss of 715 million yen and raw material price hikes significantly impacted profitability. Impairment charges were applied to domestic and international stores, heavily affecting performance. Segment-wise, the Sushi Rotation Business achieved sales of 59.2 billion yen (YoY decrease of 0.5%) with an operating profit of 515 million yen (YoY decrease of 63.1%), while the Delica Business performed steadily with sales of 13.9 billion yen (YoY increase of 2.2%), but overall, costs and impairments led to a shift to loss.

Outlook and Impact on Shareholders

The company plans to continue addressing raw material price hikes and rising costs by renovating stores, promoting DX, and enhancing product value. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated earnings are forecasted to reach sales of 79.8 billion yen (YoY increase of 9.2%) with a net profit of 936 million yen, aiming for sustainable growth. Dividends for shareholders are undecided, but the company will focus on long-term corporate value enhancement and ESG activities, continuing strategies to improve corporate sustainability.