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Unknown (Year-over-Year 57.0%)\nInterim Net Income: 1,105 (Year-over-Year 7.26%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NotAShareBuyback, #Earnings","jir_key_figures":"Net Sales: 2,316 million yen (Year-over-Year 101.2%)\nOperating Income: 946 million yen (Year-over-Year Unknown, decline)\nInterim Net Income: 1,105 million yen (Year-over-Year 7.26%)","jir_meta_title":"Aeon Hokkaido Corporation Interim Earnings Presentation for FY Ending Feb 2027 | Record Net Sales, Decreased Profit","jir_meta_description":"Aeon Hokkaido interim results: net sales reached a record high while gross profit decreased. Analysis of profit drivers and fluctuations, business segment trends, future policies and key initiatives.","jir_og_title":"Aeon Hokkaido Interim Earnings Presentation | Record Net Sales, Decreased Profit","jir_og_description":"Key points from Aeon Hokkaido's first-half fiscal 2026 results: record net sales, gross profit below expectations leading to lower profit. 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