SHIMAMURA (8227) Q2 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q2 FY2/27 net sales and all reported profit categories reached record highs; net sales rose 4.0% YoY and operating income rose 5.3%.

• Domestic sales growth reflected stronger PB and JB products, broader character-product assortments, and more varied promotions.

• Comprehensive income for the six months ended August 20, 2026, was ¥24,085 million, nearly flat YoY.

Financial highlights

• Net sales were ¥357,260 million, up 4.0% YoY; gross profit was ¥124,863 million, up from ¥119,788 million.

• Operating income was ¥33,129 million, up 5.3%; ordinary income was ¥34,948 million, up 7.3%; net income attributable to owners of parent was ¥24,191 million, up 5.6%.

• EPS was ¥116.51 versus ¥103.85 YoY, calculated on the basis of the 3-for-1 stock split effective February 21, 2026.

• Total assets were ¥576,922 million as of August 20, 2026, up from ¥554,667 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2/27 forecast: net sales of ¥729,193 million (+4.2% YoY), operating income of ¥66,842 million (+8.7%), and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥47,321 million (+6.4%).

• Forecast EPS is ¥227.92 and full-year dividend is ¥80 per share; previously announced earnings and dividend forecasts were unchanged.

• SG&A is forecast to rise 3.0% YoY, including personnel expenses up 4.2% and higher consumables and display-fixture costs tied to store renovations.