Eco's (7520) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 5.6% year-over-year to ¥70,783 million for the six months ended August 31, 2025, driven by continued focus on the supermarket business and new store openings.

• Operating profit declined 5.2% year-over-year to ¥3,005 million, and ordinary profit fell 7.0% to ¥3,089 million, reflecting higher costs and competitive pressures.

• Net income attributable to shareholders rose 14.3% year-over-year to ¥2,559 million, supported by improved non-operating and extraordinary items.

• The group celebrated its 60th anniversary with promotional campaigns and continued investment in store renovations and new openings.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: ¥70,783 million (+5.6% YoY); Operating profit: ¥3,005 million (−5.2% YoY); Ordinary profit: ¥3,089 million (−7.0% YoY); Net income: ¥2,559 million (+14.3% YoY).

• EPS for the period was ¥228.05, up from ¥199.77 in the prior year.

• Total assets increased to ¥59,539 million from ¥57,703 million at the previous year-end.

• Net assets rose to ¥28,804 million, with an equity ratio of 48.4%.

• Cash and equivalents at period-end were ¥14,561 million, up ¥1,123 million from the previous year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast is ¥140,000 million (+2.1% YoY), with operating profit expected at ¥6,000 million (−0.3% YoY) and net income at ¥4,000 million (−3.2% YoY).

• No changes to previously announced guidance; management will update if necessary.