Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
20 reports(page 1 of 2)
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.
ABC-Mart has raised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027. Consolidated sales are now projected to reach 403 billion yen, with operating income up 6.0% from the prior year.
PPIH has signed a contract to acquire the toy and children's product business from Japan Toys "R" Us. This move strengthens its domestic retail sector under its long-term growth strategy.
Kobe Bussan disclosed the completion of its share buyback program on September 30, 2026. The transaction saw a single-day outflow of approximately 20.14 billion yen, highlighting the company's push for accelerated shareholder returns through concentrated acquisitions.
Kobe Bussan announced on the 29th that it will begin repurchasing its own shares via ToSTNeT3. The company aims to maximize capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns.
