Chikaranomoto Holdings declares interim dividend, reports record Q2 revenue

Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd. announced an interim dividend of 10 yen per share with a record date of September 30, 2025, an increase from 9 yen in the previous fiscal year. This aligns with the company's commitment to stable shareholder returns and its previously disclosed forecast for an ordinary interim dividend. The total dividend amount is 303 million yen, payable on December 8, 2025.

The dividend announcement follows a robust second quarter for FY2025-26, with revenue reaching a record high of 17,295 million yen, a 4.1% increase year-over-year. Despite a 25.5% decrease in operating income to 956 million yen due to initial costs from international expansion, net income attributable to owners of the parent surged by 30.5% to 1,007 million yen, also a record high for Q2, supported by a gain on the sale of fixed assets.

Domestic store operations saw an 12.5% increase in net sales to 8,469 million yen, driven by new store openings and increased inbound tourism. International store operations recorded net sales of 6,794 million yen, a 7.0% decrease, impacted by global economic instability and inflation. The merchandising segment achieved a 14.3% increase in net sales to 2,031 million yen, marking a record high for the quarter, boosted by e-commerce and Ippudo-related products. The company continues to strengthen its financial position, with the equity ratio improving to 60.6% as of September 30, 2025.