FY2026 May Q3 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

During the cumulative consolidated third quarter period of the fiscal year ending May 2026, net sales amounted to JPY 810,380 million (7.7% YoY increase), operating income was JPY 32,021 million (1.2% YoY increase), ordinary income was JPY 33,865 million (0.3% YoY increase), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was JPY 22,748 million (1.8% YoY increase). Amid consumers' growing cost-consciousness, the promotion of low-cost operations and the opening of 57 new stores (Kanto 14, Chubu 13, Kansai 11, Chugoku 2, Shikoku 8, Kyushu 9) raised the total number of stores to 1,662. As the business consists of a single segment, segment-specific information is omitted.

Financial Position and Dividend Status

Total assets increased by JPY 21,992 million to JPY 546,747 million compared to the previous fiscal year-end, mainly due to an increase in tangible fixed assets. Total liabilities rose by JPY 5,200 million to JPY 272,492 million, and net assets grew by JPY 16,792 million to JPY 274,255 million. The equity ratio increased to 50.2%. Annual dividends are forecasted at JPY 75.00 (JPY 37.50 at the end of the second quarter and JPY 37.50 at the end of the fourth quarter), representing an increase from JPY 70.00 in the previous term. There are no changes to the consolidated earnings guidance for FY2026 May.