KFC (3420) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
22 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Revenue for Q1 FY2026 was ¥6,096 million, up 8.4% year-over-year, driven by increased sales and improved construction profit margins.
Ordinary profit reached ¥284 million, reversing a loss of ¥13 million in the prior year’s Q1.
Net income attributable to shareholders was ¥193 million, compared to a net loss of ¥13 million in Q1 FY2025.
Financial highlights
Gross profit rose to ¥1,310 million from ¥824 million year-over-year.
Operating profit was ¥237 million, compared to an operating loss of ¥48 million in the previous year.
Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥161 million, up from zero in the prior year.
EPS for Q1 FY2026 was ¥26.33, up from negative ¥1.89 in Q1 FY2025.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year revenue forecast remains at ¥26,500 million, with operating profit projected at ¥1,450 million and net income at ¥1,070 million.
No changes to previously announced guidance.
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