Gift Holdings Inc.
Responses to Anticipated Questions Regarding the 1Q Results for the Fiscal Year Ending October 2026
In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending October 2026, sales and profits significantly increased due to strong same-store sales and improved manufacturing efficiency. Operating profit margin reached the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. The full-year plan has been revised upward, anticipating steady progress from the second quarter onward.
Key Figures
- Significant Year-over-Year increase in sales and profits driven by strong same-store sales
- Operating profit margin at the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic
- Plan to open 60 domestic directly-managed stores, with about half of locations secured
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Performance Overview
In the first quarter of the fiscal year ending October 2026, gross profit margin improved significantly due to strong same-store sales, easing inflationary pressures stemming from imported goods, and enhanced manufacturing efficiency at in-house factories. Labor costs were absorbed through shift management despite wage increases, resulting in operating profit margin reaching the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on this, the business performance forecasts for the second quarter and the full year have been revised upward.
Outlook and Business Development
Same-store sales are expected to remain solid from the second quarter onward, with no observed decline in customer traffic following price revisions. The store opening plan is progressing smoothly, with about half of the locations secured towards the goal of 60 domestic directly-managed stores. Overseas operations are also showing improved profitability in the United States, China, and Switzerland. On the human resources front, wage increases and environmental improvements are ongoing, while the attrition rate remains below the industry average. Despite external uncertainties, no major downside risks are anticipated, and efforts will continue to further build business results.
