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Gift Holdings Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary14 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Net sales for the nine months ended July 31, 2026, reached ¥32,270 million, up 23.6% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥3,719 million, up 56.5% year-over-year, and profit attributable to owners of parent up 55.9% to ¥2,457 million.
Strong performance was driven by improved store quality, extended operating hours, enhanced production efficiency, and aggressive expansion in Japan and overseas, notably in China, North America, and Europe.
Strategic focus included optimizing supply chain management, expanding in-house production, and promoting digital transformation through AI-driven management systems.
International expansion continued, with 47 overseas stores (+11 YoY), and profitability improving at international company-owned stores.
Added to FTSE Russell ESG-related indices, reflecting strong ESG performance.
Financial highlights
Gross profit margin improved to 67.9% from 66.7% year-over-year, with gross profit increasing to ¥21,924 million from ¥17,406 million.
Operating margin rose to 11.5% (full-year target: 10.0%), and operating profit up 56.5% year-over-year.
Quarterly profit attributable to owners of parent increased 55.9% year-over-year to ¥2,457 million.
Basic earnings per share for the period was ¥61.32, reflecting a 2-for-1 share split effective September 1, 2026.
Store count increased to 957, up 56 from the previous year-end.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year forecast for FY2026: net sales projected at ¥43,900 million (+22.4% YoY), operating profit at ¥5,000 million (+48.5% YoY), profit attributable to owners at ¥3,020 million (+38.2% YoY), and EPS ¥75.32.
Annual dividend forecast raised to ¥14.5 per share, targeting a payout ratio of 20% or higher.
Continued solid Q4 performance expected, with H2 plan unchanged to accommodate potential upfront investments.
The company aims to capture a 50% share of the global ramen market, focusing on direct operations in major markets and franchise expansion in Asia.
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Latest events from Gift Holdings
- Strong H1 growth and upward forecast revision driven by expansion and cost controls.9279
Q2 2026 - Operating profit soared 85.2% on 25.1% higher sales, with robust global expansion and raised outlook.9279Q1 2026
- Net sales rose 26% with robust store and global expansion; 2026 forecasts strong growth.9279Q4 2025
- Strong sales and profit growth, robust store expansion, and steady progress toward annual targets.9279Q3 2025
- Net sales rose 23.9% with strong profit growth and aggressive store expansion planned.9279Q4 2024
- Sales and profits surged on strong store expansion, with guidance and growth focus maintained.9279Q3 2024
- Operating profit jumped 51% as strong sales fueled upward guidance and expansion.9279Q2 2024
- Net sales up 26.9% year-over-year, with robust store expansion and cost headwinds managed.9279Q2 2025
- Sales surged but profit fell on higher costs; expansion and outlook remain strong.9279Q1 2025
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Q4 202615 Dec, 2026
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Gift Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation and management of ramen restaurant chains. The company develops and franchises ramen shops under various brand names, focusing on in-house production of noodles, soup, and other ingredients.