Maxvalu Tokai Co (8198) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for Q1 FY2027 was ¥95,274 million, down 0.4% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥2,403 million, down 11.8% year-over-year, and net income attributable to shareholders at ¥1,632 million, down 18.8% year-over-year.

• The company continued to face a challenging environment due to rising raw material costs, increased logistics expenses, and intensified competition, but pursued strategies in business structure reform, technology utilization, and sustainability.

• Seven new stores were opened and five existing stores were remodeled, with efforts to expand product categories and digital initiatives.

• The company plans to absorb its wholly owned subsidiary Delica Foods in September 2026 to strengthen product capabilities and operational efficiency.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenue: ¥95,274 million (down 0.4% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥2,403 million (down 11.8% year-over-year).

• Ordinary profit: ¥2,489 million (down 11.5% year-over-year).

• Net income attributable to shareholders: ¥1,632 million (down 18.8% year-over-year).

• EPS: ¥51.19 (down from ¥63.03 year-over-year).

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast remains unchanged: operating revenue ¥400,000 million (+3.9%), operating profit ¥14,700 million (+8.4%), net income attributable to shareholders ¥9,300 million (−9.3%), EPS ¥291.66.