Kisoji raises profit forecast for six months on strong sales, cost controls

Kisoji Co., Ltd. is raising its consolidated financial forecast for the six months ending March 31, 2026, due to better-than-expected performance. Net sales are now projected to be JPY 24,390 million, a 0.4% increase from the previous forecast of JPY 24,300 million. This improvement is attributed to the continued success of value-priced lunch and selectable portion-size course menus, along with enhanced side offerings, leading to increased customer traffic and average spending.

The company also anticipates significant improvements in profitability. Operating income is now expected to be JPY (95) million, a JPY 155 million improvement from the prior forecast of JPY (250) million. Ordinary income is revised to JPY (80) million, up JPY 150 million, and net income attributable to owners of parent is expected to be JPY (65) million, an increase of JPY 295 million. This positive revision is primarily due to strict management of personnel expenses and initiatives to reduce energy consumption and other expenditures.

Net income per share is now forecasted at JPY (2.30), a substantial improvement from the previous forecast of JPY (12.78). For reference, the six months ended March 31, 2025, saw net sales of JPY 23,856 million and a net loss attributable to owners of parent of JPY (886) million.