Life Corporation (8194) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Operating revenue for the first nine months rose 4.2% year-over-year to ¥659,432 million, driven by new store openings, online supermarket expansion, and private brand initiatives.

• Operating profit increased 8.5% year-over-year to ¥19,201 million, and ordinary profit rose 9.0% to ¥19,999 million, reflecting productivity improvements and cost optimization.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥12,912 million, up 0.8% year-over-year.

• The company continued to invest in people, sustainability, and differentiation strategies under its 7th Medium-Term Plan.

Financial highlights

• Net sales reached ¥634,965 million, up 4.2% year-over-year; receipts from operating revenue were ¥24,467 million, up 4.0%.

• Gross profit increased to ¥198,625 million from ¥188,268 million year-over-year.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to ¥203,892 million from ¥194,105 million.

• Earnings per share for the nine months was ¥149.25, reflecting a 2-for-1 share split.

• Comprehensive income was ¥12,458 million, down 3.6% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year operating revenue forecast is ¥885,000 million (up 4.1% year-over-year), with operating profit of ¥25,700 million (up 1.7%), ordinary profit of ¥26,500 million (up 1.1%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥18,000 million (up 0.3%).

• No changes to previously announced earnings forecasts; company will monitor economic and consumer trends for potential revisions.