Maxvalu Tokai Co (8198) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 3.2% year-over-year to ¥92,093 million for the first quarter, with operating profit up 18.5% and net profit attributable to shareholders rising 19.0%.

• Growth driven by enhanced product offerings, digital initiatives, and productivity improvements, alongside continued cost pressures and competitive challenges in the supermarket sector.

• Sustainability initiatives included new HR systems, wage increases, and expanded renewable energy adoption.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenue: ¥92,093 million (up 3.2% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥2,855 million (up 18.5% year-over-year).

• Ordinary profit: ¥2,843 million (up 17.8% year-over-year).

• Net profit attributable to shareholders: ¥1,850 million (up 19.0% year-over-year).

• EPS: ¥58.08 (up from ¥48.84 year-over-year).

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue forecast: ¥377,000 million (up 2.8% year-over-year).

• Full-year operating profit forecast: ¥13,700 million (up 1.6% year-over-year).

• Net profit forecast: ¥8,400 million (up 1.0% year-over-year); EPS forecast: ¥263.56.

• No revision to previously announced guidance.