Retail Partners (8167) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 5.8% year-over-year to ¥266,741 million, with operating profit up 1.2% and net income attributable to shareholders rising 10.8%.

• The group launched its third medium-term management plan, focusing on strengthening existing businesses, group synergies, and digital transformation.

• The supermarket segment achieved record sales, supported by new store openings and the acquisition of Hatsutory.

Financial highlights

• Operating revenue: ¥266,741 million (+5.8% YoY); Operating profit: ¥6,823 million (+1.2% YoY); Ordinary profit: ¥7,999 million (+3.5% YoY); Net income: ¥5,225 million (+10.8% YoY).

• Gross profit margin improved, with gross profit at ¥61,328 million.

• Comprehensive income decreased 29.8% YoY to ¥4,981 million.

• Cash and equivalents at year-end: ¥18,746 million.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 forecast: Revenue ¥274,700 million (+3.0% YoY), Operating profit ¥7,300 million (+7.0% YoY), Net income ¥5,500 million (+5.2% YoY).

• Management expects continued economic recovery but notes persistent uncertainties from inflation, currency fluctuations, and demographic challenges.

• Strategic focus remains on growth investments, cost control, and group synergies.