FY2026/3 4Q Financial Results Briefing Materials ～Fiscal Year 2026 4th Quarter～

Overview of FY2026/3 Full-Year Results

For FY2026/3, sales reached 1,457.4 billion yen (YoY +6.3%), and operating profit was 68.3 billion yen (YoY +60.7%), setting a record high. The increase in sales was mainly contributed by rising sales prices of Australian beef and domestically produced chicken. The growth in operating profit was driven by external factors such as rising prices in the domestic chicken market and increased demand for Australian beef, as well as effective inventory control of imported meat, appropriate pricing strategies in sales divisions, improved experiential value through event hosting and facility development, and successful sales strategies in the domestic processing business. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was 35.1 billion yen (YoY +31.9%), and ROE and ROIC improved to 6.6% and 6.1%, respectively.

FY2027/3 Full-Year Plan and Segment Trends

The FY2027/3 full-year plan projects sales of 1,500.0 billion yen (YoY +2.9%) and operating profit of 61.0 billion yen (YoY -10.7%). The processed foods division aims for sales of 530.3 billion yen (YoY -0.6%) and operating profit of 7.2 billion yen (YoY -28.6%). The meat business division expects sales of 1,034.1 billion yen (YoY +8.1%) and operating profit of 61.3 billion yen (YoY +80.5%). The sports and entertainment division plans for sales of 4.9 billion yen and operating profit of 4.9 billion yen. Overall, the company anticipates cost increases due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising procurement costs for Australian beef, and increased costs associated with new station openings. It aims to secure profits through sales strategies and price pass-through measures.