Ministop achieves operating profitability in Q1, driven by strategic reforms

Ministop (TSE:9946) announced a profitable first quarter for the fiscal year ending February 2026, with operating profit reaching JPY 0.1 billion, a significant turnaround from the JPY 1.3 billion operating loss in the same period last year. This improvement was fueled by a 15.4% increase in gross operating revenue, totaling JPY 23.7 billion. The company's strategic restructuring focused on revitalizing its menu with high-value-added products, particularly in the fast-food and cold sweets categories, and on improving operational efficiency.