Saizeriya (7581) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales rose 17.5% year-over-year to ¥142,854 million, surpassing both prior year and budget, with operating income up 39.9% to ¥8,654 million and net income up 20.7% to ¥5,635 million.

• Comprehensive income surged 198.0% year-over-year to ¥11,064 million, reflecting significant foreign currency translation gains.

• Growth was driven by strong domestic and overseas performance, outlet expansion, and higher customer numbers.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit reached ¥81,781 million, up 15.8% year-over-year, with operating margin improving to 6.1% from 5.1%.

• Ordinary profit rose 36.3% to ¥8,832 million, and basic earnings per share increased to ¥114.72 from ¥95.07.

• Total assets grew to ¥193,475 million as of February 28, 2026, up from ¥179,446 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Non-consolidated net sales grew 20.4% to ¥96,124 million, with operating income up 422.5% to ¥3,367 million.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥14,054 million, while investing and financing activities used ¥9,891 million and ¥6,728 million, respectively.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast at ¥297,000 million, up 15.7% year-over-year, with operating income projected at ¥18,200 million and net income at ¥11,800 million.

• Basic earnings per share for the full year is forecast at ¥240.40.

• Domestic and overseas outlet net increases of 20 and 77, respectively, are planned.

• Existing domestic outlets expected to grow 16% year-over-year; overseas outlets 3.7% decline.