Maxvalu Tokai Co (8198) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Sales and profits increased year-over-year, with operating revenue up 2.9%, operating profit up 2.0%, and net income attributable to shareholders up 5.4% compared to the same period last year.

• Growth was driven by strategic initiatives in product assortment, digital transformation, and sustainability, as well as new store openings and renovations.

• The company continued to expand its presence with new stores, digital initiatives, and sustainability efforts, including solar power installations and food loss reduction campaigns.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenue: ¥280,153 million (up 2.9% year-over-year).

• Operating profit: ¥8,894 million (up 2.0% year-over-year).

• Ordinary profit: ¥8,898 million (up 2.4% year-over-year).

• Net income attributable to shareholders: ¥5,741 million (up 5.4% year-over-year).

• EPS: ¥180.12 (up from ¥171.07 year-over-year).

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast remains unchanged: operating revenue ¥377,000 million (up 2.8%), operating profit ¥13,700 million (up 1.6%), net income attributable to shareholders ¥8,400 million (up 1.0%).

• Year-end dividend forecast is ¥75 per share, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend.