Ohsho Food Service posts strong sales growth, continues shareholder returns

For the first six months ended September 30, 2025, Ohsho Food Service Corp. reported net sales of JPY 58,503 million, an 8.6% increase year-on-year. Operating profit also saw a modest rise of 1.3% to JPY 5,314 million, contributing to a profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,655 million, up 0.3%. The company achieved record-high monthly sales for 44 consecutive months and operating profit growth for five consecutive years.

In a move to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency, the company acquired JPY 14,490 million in treasury shares and canceled JPY 7,136 million in treasury shares in May 2025. This led to a decrease in total assets to JPY 82,165 million (down 15.0%) and net assets to JPY 61,734 million (down 16.8%) compared to the previous fiscal year-end. Despite these changes, the equity ratio remains strong at 75.1%.

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at JPY 23,683 million. The company's full-year consolidated forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, remain unchanged.