Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

The consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was almost flat, with net sales of ¥680,215 million (a decrease of 0.2% YoY), but operating income decreased by 7.0% YoY to ¥32,386 million, and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent decreased by 14.0% YoY to ¥29,950 million. The department store business was affected by store closures due to remodeling work at Hankyu main store, but high-end merchandise such as luxury brands continued to perform steadily. The food business saw increased revenue and profit driven by higher customer spending, while the commercial facility segment experienced declines due to aging facilities and closures. Other businesses contributed to overall growth with increased revenue and profit.

Dividends and Future Outlook

The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was set at ¥24 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥46 (an increase of ¥4 from the previous year). For the fiscal year ending March 2027, earnings are expected to be ¥712,000 million in sales (up 4.7% YoY), ¥32,500 million in operating income (up 0.4% YoY), and ¥23,000 million in net income attributable to shareholders of the parent (down 23.2% YoY). The company plans to maintain an annual dividend of ¥48 per share, continuing stable shareholder returns.