B-R 31 Ice Cream reports record third quarter performance

B-R 31 Ice Cream (TSE:2268) announced record-breaking consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended September 30, 2025. Net sales rose 11.7% year-over-year to 25,853 million yen, marking the fourth consecutive year of record third-quarter sales. Operating profit increased by 13.4% to 3,052 million yen, while ordinary profit grew 15.7% to 3,096 million yen. Net profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 16.6% to 1,988 million yen.

The company's "31 in '31" long-range plan, focused on Brand Power, Digitization, Smart 31, and Expand Access, continues to drive growth. Total assets reached 29,233 million yen, an increase of 2,918 million yen from the previous fiscal year-end, primarily due to increases in construction in progress and accounts receivable. Liabilities increased by 1,488 million yen to 14,168 million yen, while net assets grew by 1,429 million yen to 15,064 million yen.

Key initiatives, including popular character collaborations and an expanded store network, contributed to the strong performance. Domestic retail sales reached 52,200 million yen, with average sales per store at 49.3 million yen, both marking new third-quarter records. The company maintains its full-year consolidated earnings forecast, with no revisions to the projected net sales of 32,860 million yen and net profit of 1,550 million yen.