Eco's (7520) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 rose 6.1% year-over-year to ¥33,075 million, with operating profit up 19.1% to ¥1,485 million and net profit attributable to shareholders up 19.2% to ¥1,047 million.

• The group focused on strengthening its supermarket business, improving store operations, and enhancing product offerings, including private brands and value-oriented items.

• Store count at the end of May 2024 was 129, following one new opening, one major renovation, and one strategic closure.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenue: ¥33,075 million (up 6.1% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥1,485 million (up 19.1% year-over-year).

• Ordinary profit: ¥1,552 million (up 19.6% year-over-year).

• Net profit attributable to shareholders: ¥1,047 million (up 19.2% year-over-year).

• EPS: ¥93.51 (up from ¥78.83 year-over-year).

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast: ¥132,000 million (up 1.5% year-over-year).

• Full-year operating profit forecast: ¥5,550 million (down 2.9% year-over-year).

• Full-year net profit forecast: ¥3,600 million (up 0.6% year-over-year).

• No change to previously announced guidance; management notes high uncertainty in the business environment.