Ryohin Keikaku raises dividend amid record profit growth

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. reported consolidated operating revenues of JPY 784,629 million for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, an 18.6% increase year-on-year. Operating profit reached JPY 73,840 million, up 31.5%. This strong performance led to a record-high profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 50,846 million, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. The company's basic earnings per share rose to JPY 95.92.

In response, the company revised its year-end dividend for FY25/8 from JPY 22.00 to JPY 28.00 per share, an increase of JPY 6.00. Including the interim dividend of JPY 22.00, the total annual dividend for FY25/8 will be JPY 50.00 per share, up JPY 10.00 from the previous fiscal year's JPY 40.00. This adjustment aligns with the company's dividend policy of a 30% annual payout ratio, reflecting a commitment to stable shareholder returns.

For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, Ryohin Keikaku forecasts consolidated operating revenues of JPY 860,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 53,000 million, with a projected basic earnings per share of JPY 99.91. This outlook anticipates continued growth, driven by existing store sales and an expanding store network. The company also announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective September 1, 2025, to enhance liquidity and broaden its investor base.