Round One reports strong half-year earnings, eyes global expansion

Round One Corporation reported consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, with revenue of JPY91,985 million, up 6.9%, and operating profit of JPY14,949 million, up 7.4%. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 1.8% to JPY8,852 million. The company projects full-year revenue of JPY188,780 million and operating profit of JPY30,136 million for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

Strategic expansion plans include opening Japanese Food Hall stores in the US, featuring authentic Japanese cuisine, with the first store planned for Q1 FY2026.3. The company also confirmed ongoing efforts to increase crane game machines in existing stores and implement collaboration campaigns in Japan and the US. Total stores are expected to reach 162 by the end of FY2026.3.

The financial outlook reflects the voluntary adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from FY2026.3, aiming to enhance comparability and management efficiency. Capital allocation for FY2026.3 includes JPY9.7 billion for existing store facility investments and JPY33.1 billion for new store investments, reinforcing the company's growth trajectory.