Supporting Material for the Third Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

Overview of Performance

For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated results showed net sales of 402.6 billion yen (Year-over-Year 103.6%), operating income of 64.6 billion yen (YoY 106.1%), ordinary income of 70.8 billion yen (YoY 104.9%), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 53.4 billion yen (YoY 105.0%), achieving both increased sales and profit. The operating margin improved to 16.0% from 15.7% in the same period last year. The exchange rate was 148.75 yen per US dollar, marking a stronger yen compared to 152.57 yen in the prior year period; however, overseas instant noodle sales remained strong at 1,218 million dollars (Year-over-Year 106%).

Segment Results

In principal segments, the Marine Products segment recorded net sales of 25.1 billion yen (an increase of 1.9 billion yen YoY) and operating income of 1.3 billion yen (up 0.5 billion yen). The Overseas Instant Noodles segment posted net sales of 1,218 million dollars (YoY 106%) and operating income of 307 million dollars (YoY 106%), maintaining a steady trend. The Domestic Instant Noodles segment showed slight increases with net sales of 80.1 billion yen (YoY 102%) and operating income of 6.6 billion yen (YoY 104%). The Refrigerated Foods segment also enjoyed profit growth, with net sales of 47.2 billion yen (YoY 104%) and operating income of 6.6 billion yen (YoY 104%). Meanwhile, the Processed Foods segment reported a negative operating income, signaling challenges.