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Ltd.","jir_importance":"\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606","jir_publication_date":"2026-08-12","jir_source_link":"https:\/\/japanir.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7643-20260812-01.pdf","jir_short_summary":"For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2026, net sales were 46,444.331 million yen (YoY +6.8%), operating income was 1,329.256 million yen (YoY +27.4%), ordinary income was 1,301.864 million yen (YoY +26.8%), and net income attributable to owners of parent was 883.720 million yen (YoY +6.1%), indicating profit growth driven by higher sales. Full-year guidance remains on track: net sales of 61.5 billion yen, operating income 168.0 million yen, ordinary income 163.0 million yen, net income 120.0 million yen, and earnings per share of 106.84 yen, with progress around 74\u201380%. Equity ratio 62.7%, financial base stable including increases in cash and deposits. Dividend: End of 2Q 20 yen, no dividend at end of 3Q, full-year expected total 110 yen or less (with notes).","jir_summary":"### Performance overview\nFor the cumulative third quarter period, net sales reached 46,444 million yen (YoY +6.8%), operating income 1,329 million yen (YoY +27.4%), ordinary income 1,302 million yen (YoY +26.8%), and quarterly net income 883.72 million yen (YoY +6.1%), marking solid earnings growth. Gross margin improved to 25.5%, and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales declined to 23.6%. The segment is single-segment; region details are as attached, with the Sapporo block showing a substantial increase (+13.7%). Equity ratio 62.7%, with a stable financial base including higher cash and deposits. Full-year guidance remains: net sales 61,500 million yen, operating income 1,680 million yen, ordinary income 1,630 million yen, net income 1,200 million yen, and earnings per share 106.84 yen, with progress around 74\u201380%.\n\n### Outlook and key points\nFull-year earnings outlook is unchanged from the previously announced plan, with both operating income and ordinary income expected to be solid. Domestic consumer demand is still affected by high prices and intensified competition, but gross profit margin is being improved through store expansion, product strength enhancement, strict inventory management, and loss reduction. In the medium term, the company will focus on strengthening its store network, governance, and social contribution through food, while prioritizing financial soundness.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net sales: 46,444,331\u5343\u5186 (YoY 6.8% increase)\nOperating income: 1,329,256\u5343\u5186 (YoY 27.4% increase)\nOrdinary income: 1,301,864\u5343\u5186 (YoY 26.8% increase)\nQuarterly net income: 883,720\u5343\u5186 (YoY 6.1% increase)\nFull-year net sales: 61,500,000\u5343\u5186 (In line with previous forecast)\nFull-year operating income: 1,680,000\u5343\u5186 (In line with previous forecast)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#DaiichiCoLtd, #FinancialResults, #SalesGrowth, #MarginImprovement","jir_key_figures":"Net sales: 46,444,331\u5343\u5186\uff08YoY +6.8%\uff09\nOperating income: 1,329,256\u5343\u5186\uff08YoY +27.4%\uff09\nQuarterly net income: 883,720\u5343\u5186\uff08YoY +6.1%\uff09","jir_meta_title":"Daiichi Co., Ltd. 3rd Quarter Financial Summary for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 \uff5c Net sales 46,444 million yen \/ Operating income 13 million yen","jir_meta_description":"Summary of Daiichi Co., Ltd.'s Q3 FY2026 financial results. 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