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Trial Holdings Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary14 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales rose 66.8% YoY to ¥326.6bn, driven by the full acquisition of SEIYU and new store openings, with EBITDA up 186% YoY to ¥14.7bn and operating profit up 4.2% to ¥5.1bn.
Profit attributable to owners of parent was a loss of ¥979m, compared to a profit of ¥3,160m in the prior year, and comprehensive income was negative ¥708m.
Gross profit margin improved by 3.4pts YoY to 23.4%, reflecting pricing strategy and product mix enhancements.
Integration of SEIYU progressing smoothly, with joint campaigns and product rollouts supporting sales and customer traffic.
Five companies, including Seiyu Co., Ltd., were newly consolidated during the period.
Financial highlights
Net sales: ¥326.6bn (+66.8% YoY); Gross profit: ¥76.5bn (+95.6% YoY); Operating profit: ¥5.1bn (+4.2% YoY); EBITDA: ¥14.7bn (+186% YoY); Operating profit margin: 1.6%.
Ordinary profit decreased to ¥3,247m from ¥5,266m YoY; basic EPS was negative ¥8.01, compared to ¥23.32 in the prior year.
One-off M&A costs: advisory fees (¥2.0bn), structuring fees (¥1.2bn), goodwill amortization (¥3.8bn).
Net income impacted by higher tax rate and one-time expenses, but progress remains on track for 1H forecast.
Outlook and guidance
No revision to FY2026 consolidated forecast: net sales ¥1,322.5bn, operating profit ¥25.4bn, EBITDA ¥66.3bn; profit attributable to owners of parent expected to be ¥500m, a 95.7% decrease.
Synergy effects from SEIYU integration to be detailed in Q2; focus on sustainable growth and profitability.
Continued aggressive store expansion, pricing optimization, and product development to drive growth.
What drives the forecast profit decline?
Address the equity-to-asset ratio drop
How will Seiyu acquisition improve future profit?
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Trial Holdings Inc. is a Japanese retail company that operates a chain of discount stores across Japan, providing a wide range of affordable products. Its stores offer various goods, including groceries, household items, electronics, apparel, and daily necessities, catering to budget-conscious consumers. Trial Holdings combines physical stores with online shopping options and utilizes data-driven management to optimize product offerings and pricing strategies. The company is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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