Ringer Hut tops Q2 forecasts, lifts full-year outlook and dividends

Ringer Hut Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of 22,399 million yen for the six months ended August 31, 2025, a 5.5% increase year-on-year, significantly exceeding its previous forecast. Operating profit reached 790 million yen (up 12.2%), ordinary profit 844 million yen (up 41.8%), and interim net income attributable to owners of parent 511 million yen (up 56.3%). The strong performance was attributed to increased dining-out demand due to record-breaking heat, particularly in food and beverage sectors, which drove sales and customer numbers above expectations.

In response to these robust interim results, Ringer Hut revised its full-year consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026. Net sales are now projected at 45,749 million yen, operating profit at 1,990 million yen, ordinary profit at 1,994 million yen, and interim net income attributable to owners of parent at 1,231 million yen, all higher than previous estimates. Additionally, the interim dividend has been increased by 1 yen per share, from 5 yen to 6 yen, with a year-end dividend of 7 yen per share planned.

The company also announced a new medium-term management plan (FY2026-2028) focusing on leveraging its "safe, secure, and healthy products" across various sales channels, strengthening its dining-out and external sales businesses, expanding overseas in ASEAN, improving efficiency through DX, and pursuing sustainability initiatives. Ringer Hut Vietnam Co., Ltd. has been newly included in the scope of consolidation.