Maruzen (5982) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2025, was ¥33,396 million, up 3.7% year-over-year.

• Operating income rose 2.5% to ¥3,276 million, and net income attributable to shareholders increased 6.8% to ¥2,577 million.

• The business environment remained uncertain due to geopolitical risks and rising costs, but inbound demand and sales to food service chains were solid.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for the period was ¥9,377 million, with a gross margin of 28.1%.

• EPS for the interim period was ¥162.71, up from ¥152.91 year-over-year.

• Total assets increased to ¥73,025 million, and net assets rose to ¥49,948 million.

• Interim dividend was ¥55 per share, with a full-year forecast of ¥115 per share.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue is forecast at ¥65,000 million, up 1.2% year-over-year.

• Operating income is projected at ¥6,150 million, and net income at ¥4,700 million, both slightly up from the previous year.

• No changes have been made to the previously announced earnings guidance.