Kobe Bussan's Q3 profit soars on derivatives gains, beats full-year forecast

Kobe Bussan announced a 76.5% increase in profit attributable to owners of parent for the nine months ended July 31, 2025, reaching 26,199 million yen, surpassing its full-year forecast of 24,000 million yen. Net sales rose 9.1% year-on-year to 411,553 million yen, with operating profit up 13.9% to 30,339 million yen. Ordinary profit soared 74.0% to 38,249 million yen, mainly due to 6,211 million yen in non-operating income from the valuation of derivatives.

The company's Gyomu Super Business saw a net increase of 28 stores, totaling 1,112 stores nationwide, with existing store shipments exceeding the previous year's level. The Restaurant & Delicatessen Business also grew, with 17 new shops and one closing, bringing the total to 145 shops. Despite strong performance, Kobe Bussan maintains its full-year consolidated financial forecast for FY2025, citing uncertainty in foreign exchange markets.

Kobe Bussan plans an annual dividend of 26.00 yen per share for FY2025 and has revised its shareholder benefit program, offering Gyomuca Cards based on ownership years and shares held. The company also initiated voluntary pesticide residue testing for all imported agricultural products to enhance food safety.