Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
39 reports(page 3 of 4)
ASKUL reported a first-quarter loss in the fiscal year ending May 2027 as revenue fell 8.2 percent. The company is maintaining its full-year forecast while pushing forward with cost-cutting and AI-driven sales initiatives to regain market share lost to a ransomware attack.
Q1 FY2027 (Jan-Mar 2027)
Kobe Bussan reported record third-quarter revenue for the fiscal year ending October 2026, driven by steady expansion in its business supermarket segment. However, currency fluctuations and rising input costs squeezed net income, underscoring near-term profitability pressures despite top-line growth.
FY2026 Q3 (Nov-Jan)
Sundrug reported a 3.7% rise in revenue to ¥215,331 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 2026, but operating profit slipped 1.5% to ¥12,091 million. Net income attributable to owners rose 0.9% to ¥8,017 million.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Nitori's revenue slipped 2.3% to ¥226.2 billion and operating profit edged down 1.1% to ¥36.5 billion in the April-June quarter, the second straight year of declines. Yet a stronger margin and profit recovery at Shimachu kept its full-year forecast intact.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Kobe Bussan announced issuance of 60 billion yen in zero-coupon bonds to fund overseas M&A and share buybacks. The strategy aims to balance growth investment with immediate shareholder returns.
AEON reported that its August consolidated monthly sales demonstrated a clear recovery trajectory, with AEON Retail's same-store sales reaching 100.0 percent for the second consecutive month. Despite concerns over extreme heat and heavy rain, the group successfully captured convenience and family dining needs to maintain strong performance.
PPHD (7532) reported strong domestic retail growth in August 2027. Don Quijote revenue surged +6.0% year-on-year, driven by rising per-customer spending rather than foot traffic.
MonotaRO reported a record monthly revenue of 26.985 billion yen for August, marking a 19.3 percent year-on-year increase. The firm has solidified its dominant position in the B2B e-commerce market by leveraging aggressive pricing strategies to drive expansion.
Life Corp has launched a tender offer for Alvis at ¥3,780 per share, offering a 51.1 percent premium over its previous closing price. The move aims to delist the regional supermarket chain and expand Life's network into the Hokuriku area.
J. Front (3086) saw a shift in its major shareholder base as 3D Investment expanded its equity stake. The voting rights ratio rose, signaling active engagement from institutional investors.
Nojima announced on Sept. 1 that it acquired a 70% stake in Yamato Credit Finance from Yamato Holdings, completing the subsidiary consolidation. The unit was renamed N Credit Finance, with a new president appointed, as Nojima aims to integrate sales and finance. The impact on current earnings is seen as minor.
Marui said on Aug. 24 it will issue ¥50 billion in zero-coupon convertible bonds and buy back ¥15 billion of its own shares. The conversion price is ¥3,231, 7.99% above the previous close, implying potential dilution of 8.64%. Proceeds will fund fintech growth while the buyback aims to ease share supply pressure.
