Watami revises 2026 forecasts, adjusts shareholder benefits

Watami Co. announced revised earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company now expects consolidated net sales of 91,000 million yen, operating profit of 4,600 million yen, ordinary profit of 5,250 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent of 4,000 million yen, resulting in 87.76 yen earnings per share. This disclosure follows previous difficulties in forecasting due to global economic uncertainties, with the company now confident after reviewing performance up to the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

In conjunction with the financial updates, Watami also revised its dividend forecast for fiscal year 2026, projecting an annual dividend of 10.00 yen per share. This includes 0.00 yen for the second quarter-end and 10.00 yen for the fiscal year-end, aligning with Watami’s commitment to stable dividends.

Furthermore, Watami will modify its shareholder benefit program starting May 2026. Shareholder discount vouchers will now be usable at a rate of one voucher per 2,000 yen of the bill amount (including tax), a change from the previous one voucher per 500 yen bill. The vouchers will also be available for use during all operating hours, including lunch time, expanding their utility across various Watami Group restaurants.