Q1 FY2027 Financial Summary (Consolidated) [Japanese GAAP]

Overview of Results

For the first nine weeks of the consolidated fiscal year, net sales were JPY 9,888 million (up 10.1% YoY), operating income JPY 511 million (up 1.2% YoY), ordinary income JPY 538 million (up 2.7% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent JPY 308 million (up 13.1% YoY), continuing the trend of higher sales and profits. By segment, activities in Yakiniku, Yakitori, Restaurants, and Other contributed, with Restaurant sales rising 18.1% and acting as a primary growth driver. Net increase in stores totaled 309 following net openings of 2 and closures of 3. Financial position shows total assets of JPY 29,253 million and equity ratio of 76.8%.

Outlook and Dividends

There is no change to the full-year outlook for FY2027. The dividend forecast remains at JPY 34 per share for the full year, including information from the first quarter. While costs and raw material prices are expected to remain high, the company will focus on strengthening product power and store competitiveness, particularly in the Yakiniku core business, and use digital initiatives to drive customer visits and improve sales and profits.