Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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AEON reported a record operating profit for the second quarter of FY2027, driven by strong performance in its health and wellness segment. Revenue rose 13.8% to 5.9 trillion yen, while net income attributable to parent shareholders surged from 4 billion yen.
Q2 (FY2027) (Aug 2026)
Cosmos recorded a record sales high in the first quarter of FY2027, with revenue rising 5.2 percent year-on-year to 286.6 billion yen. Profit growth lagged behind top-line expansion due to inflationary pressures and rising labor costs.
FY2027 Q1 (Jun-Aug 2026)
J. Front reported a 10.5% drop in operating profit for the first half of FY2027, ending at 26.8 billion yen, though revenue grew 2.5%. The company maintained its full-year forecast, citing strong performance in its payments and finance segment that offset weaknesses in development.
FY2027 Q2 (Oct-Dec 2026)
Fast Retailing reported a record-breaking fiscal year ending August 2026, with sales reaching 3.96 trillion yen on the back of explosive growth in North America and Europe. Operating profit jumped 31.7 percent to 743.1 billion yen, marking the fifth consecutive annual high as the company solidified its status as a global powerhouse.
FY2026 Full Year (Aug 2025 - Jul 2026)
Takashimaya has officially resolved to establish a new intermediate holding company, Takashimaya Financial Holdings, on March 1, 2027. This restructuring aims to consolidate its financial operations and strengthen its revenue structure by integrating customer bases with banking services.
Department store operator Takashimaya announced on October 15 that it will raise its interim dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2027. The company revised its full-year forecast to 44 yen per share, highlighting a strong commitment to shareholder returns.
Ryohin Keikaku has raised its final dividend by 6 yen to 22 yen per share, bringing the annual payout to 38 yen. The company underscores a commitment to robust shareholder returns driven by strong overseas operations.
AEON Co reported robust same-store sales for September, marking three consecutive months of year-on-year growth. Despite weather-related headwinds in grocery, the company benefited from strong performance at its shopping centers.
AEON announced on October 13, 2026 that it will acquire 1,343,016 shares of its own stock from subsidiaries. The total transaction value is approximately Y16.3 billion, marking a share buyback executed via subsidiary channels.
PPIH reported robust September sales for its Don Quijote and UNY business, with full-year projected revenue rising 104.9 percent. The retailer successfully converted adverse weather into demand for home-use goods, highlighting strong resilience amid polarized consumption.
Sugi HD revised its full-year profit forecast downward due to poor summer weather impacting demand, despite revenue gains from its Sekiyaku integration. The drugstore operator now expects net income of 27.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ending February 2027.
Fast Retailing (9983) raised its full-year dividend forecast to 850 yen per share for the August 2026 term, a significant increase from the previous estimate of 640 yen. This marks a roughly 70% year-on-year growth and sets a new all-time high. The move reflects strong global profitability supporting both high-growth investment and substantial shareholder returns.
