[Yamazawa] Q1 2027 Financial Results | Sales ¥24.8 billion (4.6% decrease), net profit approx. ¥300 million

Performance Overview

Yamazawa's Q1 period ending February 2027 recorded sales of ¥24,871 million (down 4.6% YoY), operating income of ¥217 million (down 12.8%), ordinary income of ¥274 million (up 3.8%), and net profit of ¥298 million (up 74.4%). The company has responded to consumption trends post-COVID-19 and increased costs by advancing product and service strategies and sustainability initiatives, while reinforcing community-focused store operations. Segment-wise, sales in the supermarket business were ¥21,474 million (down 5.9%), and the drugstore segment was ¥3,396 million (up 4.6%).

Future Outlook and Initiatives

Yamazawa is in the second year of its fourth medium-term management plan, aiming for early profitability and stable revenue generation. The company will continue developing locally rooted products and sales promotion strategies, expand member base through apps and point cards, and extend the area of mobile supermarkets. Environmental impact reduction and creating a more work-friendly environment will also be prioritized to achieve sustainable growth. Renovated stores and new sustainability activities, begun in April 2026, will continue to be developed.