Axial Retailing (8255) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 4.3% year-over-year to ¥281,870 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

• Operating profit increased 2.4% year-over-year to ¥12,060 million, while ordinary profit grew 3.1% to ¥12,709 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 21.0% year-over-year to ¥9,006 million.

• Comprehensive income reached ¥9,004 million, up 12.0% year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit improved to ¥82,056 million from ¥79,138 million year-over-year.

• Operating margin was 4.3%, and ordinary profit to total assets ratio was 9.5%.

• Basic earnings per share (EPS) was ¥99.54, calculated post stock split.

• Total assets increased to ¥135,296 million, and net assets to ¥89,294 million.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥21,887 million.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, net sales are forecast to rise 1.5% to ¥286,000 million.

• Operating profit is projected to decline 5.5% to ¥11,400 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent to decrease 9.0% to ¥8,200 million.

• Basic EPS is forecast at ¥92.51 for FY2026.