Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

Consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 set a new record with net sales of 120,303 million yen (YoY +6.0%). Operating income was 7,496 million yen (YoY +0.3%), ordinary income was 8,004 million yen (YoY +5.5%), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 5,913 million yen (YoY +6.2%), achieving profit growth. Key product categories such as biscuits, bean snacks, and other snacks performed well, while the chocolate segment struggled due to price revisions; however, overall sales increased. Sales in beverages, food, frozen desserts, and others also rose to 112.0% compared to the previous fiscal year.

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

Total assets amounted to 101,410 million yen (up 5,570 million yen year-on-year), and net assets reached 67,207 million yen (up 5,714 million yen year-on-year), resulting in an improved equity ratio of 66.3% (up from 64.2% the previous year). Cash flows from operating activities increased to 9,280 million yen, investing activities used 4,371 million yen, and financing activities used 1,515 million yen. Cash and cash equivalents rose to 20,826 million yen compared to the previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook

For the fiscal year ending March 2027, consolidated earnings guidance forecasts net sales of 126,600 million yen (YoY +5.2%) with increasing revenue, but anticipates declines in operating income to 5,800 million yen (YoY △22.6%), ordinary income to 6,000 million yen (YoY △25.0%), and net income attributable to owners of parent to 4,100 million yen (YoY △30.7%). Persistent challenges include elevated raw material prices, rising logistics costs, and consumer thriftiness. The company plans to implement a medium-term management plan, striving to expand business under a quality assurance-first principle.