Skylark Holdings raises full-year forecast, dividend on strong Q3 performance

Skylark Holdings reported strong performance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, with revenue of JPY 339,642 million, up 15.3% year-over-year, and net income of JPY 13,714 million, a 31.2% increase. This positive momentum led the company to raise its full-year consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

The revised forecast projects full-year revenue of JPY 454,000 million, business profit of JPY 31,000 million, and net income of JPY 16,700 million, reflecting an increase of JPY 9,000 million, JPY 3,500 million, and JPY 1,900 million respectively from the initial forecast. The strong third-quarter results were attributed to existing store growth through menu strategies and improved customer service, as well as contributions from acquired subsidiaries, including Sukesan Udon and SUKI-YA in Malaysia.

In line with the improved outlook, Skylark Holdings also revised its year-end dividend forecast for fiscal year 2025 to JPY 14.00, bringing the annual dividend to JPY 22.00 per share. This revision aligns with the company's dividend policy of maintaining a stable dividend with a target payout ratio of 30% of adjusted net income.