Ministop reports strong half-year turnaround, forecasts profit and dividend

Ministop Co., Ltd. reported a substantial turnaround in its consolidated financial results for the six months ended August 31, 2025, posting a profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥502 million. This marks a notable improvement from a loss of ¥684 million in the prior year. Gross operating revenue increased by 9.5% to ¥48,727 million, with operating profit reaching ¥1,116 million, up from a loss of ¥799 million previously. Ordinary profit also showed a strong recovery to ¥1,348 million from a loss of ¥591 million.

Total assets grew to ¥88,809 million as of August 31, 2025, from ¥74,686 million at the end of February 2025, while total net assets increased to ¥33,368 million. For the full fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, Ministop forecasts gross operating revenue of ¥97,000 million, operating profit of ¥1,200 million, and ordinary profit of ¥1,600 million, with a projected profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥70 million. The company also announced an annual dividend forecast of ¥20.00 per share.