Kobe Bussan profit surges 42% on store expansion

Kobe Bussan Co reported ordinary profit surged 42.0% to 4,013 million yen in June 2025, while net sales rose 6.2% to 45,100 million yen. Operating profit increased 25.9% to 3,179 million yen.

The Japanese discount retailer opened four new Gyomu Super stores in June, bringing its total to 1,110 stores. Product shipments to existing stores rose 4.3% year-on-year, with nationwide shipments up 6.9%.

Yen depreciation at month-end generated valuation profits on forward exchange contracts, boosting ordinary profit despite the company's ongoing currency hedging efforts.