Xebio Holdings cuts FY2026 forecast on weak Q2 sales

Xebio Holdings reported significant discrepancies between its second-quarter actual results and previous forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, leading to a downward revision of its full-year consolidated earnings forecast. Net sales for the interim period totaled JPY 124,305m, falling JPY 6,818m short of the forecast. This shortfall was attributed to weakening consumer sentiment, lower real disposable income, and reduced customer traffic due to extreme heat.

Consequently, operating profit for the interim period was JPY 1,975m, significantly below the forecast of JPY 3,663m. Ordinary profit also decreased to JPY 2,855m, less than the JPY 3,884m forecast. Net income attributable to owners of the parent similarly dropped to JPY 166m, a JPY 374m decrease from the JPY 540m forecast.

The revised full-year consolidated forecast for FY2026 now projects net sales of JPY 253,534m, operating profit of JPY 4,017m, ordinary profit of JPY 5,082m, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 236m. These figures represent substantial reductions from previously announced forecasts, reflecting disappointing interim performance and an uncertain outlook for consumer spending recovery.