Ichibanya (7630) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2026, increased by 7.8% year-over-year to ¥16,976 million.

• Operating profit declined by 14.3% year-over-year to ¥1,085 million, and ordinary profit fell by 15.8% to ¥1,144 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent decreased by 21.1% year-over-year to ¥728 million.

• Comprehensive income rose 9.6% year-over-year to ¥790 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the quarter was ¥8,374 million, up from ¥7,828 million year-over-year.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to ¥7,289 million from ¥6,562 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for the quarter was ¥4.56, down from ¥5.78 year-over-year.

• Net assets as of May 31, 2026, were ¥32,399 million, with an equity-to-asset ratio of 67.6%.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2027, is ¥72,600 million, up 10.8% year-over-year.

• Operating profit for the full year is projected at ¥5,000 million, a 6.0% increase year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is forecast at ¥2,720 million, up 6.1% year-over-year.

• No revisions to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.