United Arrows FY2025 profit slips despite sales and operating income gains

United Arrows Ltd (TSE:7606) announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reporting a mixed performance. Net sales increased by 12.4% year-on-year to JPY 150.91 billion, and operating profit rose by 18.5% to JPY 7.984 billion. However, profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased by 12.2% to JPY 4.282 billion. Basic earnings per share were JPY 155.13. The company attributes the profit decline to impairment losses on unprofitable stores and expenses related to head office relocation. United Arrows forecasts net sales of JPY 165.677 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with operating profit projected at JPY 9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent at JPY 5.084 billion. The company plans a year-end dividend of JPY 46 per share for fiscal year 2025 and anticipates an annual dividend of JPY 74 per share for fiscal year 2026.