United Super Markets Holdings sees strong revenue growth, narrowed losses

United Super Markets Holdings reported a 33.4% increase in consolidated operating revenue to JPY477,975 million for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending February 2026, compared to JPY358,394 million in the prior year. Operating profit reached JPY168 million, a substantial improvement from an operating loss of JPY650 million, while ordinary profit improved to JPY32 million from a loss of JPY521 million. Net loss attributable to owners of parent narrowed to JPY1,210 million from JPY2,142 million in the same period last year.

The company's full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2026 anticipates operating revenue of JPY979,800 million and operating profit of JPY11,000 million. Net profit attributable to owners of parent is projected to be JPY1,200 million, resulting in JPY6.14 per share. Capital investment, including new store openings and renovations, totaled JPY15,291 million for the period, a decrease of JPY4,722 million compared to the previous year.

The company continues to expand its store network, opening 8 new stores across its brands (Maruetsu, Kasumi, Inageya) and closing 3 during the period, bringing the total to 665 stores as of August 31, 2025. It expects to open approximately 12 new stores annually.