Komeri reports strong first-half performance, driven by strategic growth

Komeri Co., Ltd. announced strong interim financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with operating revenue of JPY 201,234m, an increase of 1.2% year-on-year, and operating profit reaching JPY 15,359m, up 3.7% year-on-year. This performance was supported by strong sales in agricultural materials and cooling products, offsetting sluggish gardening supplies. Sales of tools, hardware, and working supplies grew by 1.3% to JPY 35,889m, while gardening, agriculture, and pet supplies increased by 2.1% to JPY 70,694m.

Strategic initiatives include the continued expansion of Power and PRO formats, with 5 new stores opened and 65 existing stores renovated during the first half. Capital investment totaled JPY 13.3bn, directed towards new store openings, renovations, logistics centers, and system investments. The company maintains its full-year earnings forecast and plans for its 10th consecutive period of dividend increases, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns.

Komeri also detailed its ongoing efforts in human capital investment, including a "Meister" system for employee development, and social contribution activities such as the "Komeri Greenery Fund" and disaster relief efforts, with total activities over 35 years amounting to approximately JPY 2.6bn. The company emphasizes its unique "Only One Home Improvement Center" strategy through standardized store formats, low-cost operations, and a strong private brand strategy.