Aoki Holdings exceeds profit forecasts, revises FY26 outlook

Aoki Holdings announced a strong first-half performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with net sales reaching 84.0 bn yen, a 1.3% year-over-year increase. Operating profit for the period was 3.9 bn yen, down 5.6% year-over-year, while ordinary profit stood at 3.7 bn yen, a 1.7% decrease. Profit attributable to owners of parent was 1.8 bn yen, a 32.4% decline from the previous year. Despite these decreases, the company noted that profits exceeded the progress of its full-year earnings forecast.

The Entertainment Business was a key driver of performance, demonstrating five consecutive years of sales increase in the first half. This growth was attributed to strong performance in existing stores and an increase in sales per customer. The company also implemented measures to manage rising purchase prices and labor costs, alongside cost controls.

Looking ahead to the full fiscal year FY3/26, Aoki Holdings has revised its consolidated earnings forecast, now projecting net sales of 196.0 bn yen (up 1.7% YoY) and an operating profit of 17.0 bn yen (up 8.6% YoY). Ordinary profit is expected to reach 16.4 bn yen (up 10.9% YoY), with profit attributable to owners of parent forecast at 9.6 bn yen (up 0.3% YoY). The company anticipates exceeding its initial second-year plan for the medium-term management plan, driven by increased sales forecasts across all business segments and proactive store openings.