Duskin reports strong profit growth in second quarter 2026 interim results

Duskin announced robust financial performance for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2026. Consolidated net sales rose by +3.7% year-on-year to JPY 95,078 million, while operating profit surged by +19.5% to JPY 4,691 million. Ordinary profit increased by +19.4% to JPY 6,569 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent grew by +21.7% to JPY 4,248 million. Earnings per share (EPS) also saw a substantial increase of +24.0% to JPY 90.47.

The "Food Group" segment was a key driver of this growth, with net sales increasing by +4.0% and operating profit by +39.3%, largely due to strong performance by Mister Donut and improved cost efficiency. The "Rental Sales Group" also contributed to the overall sales increase with +3.5%, though its operating profit decreased by △16.3% due to increased cost of sales. The "Other" segment saw net sales grow by +2.2% and operating profit by +17.6%.

Duskin maintains its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with consolidated net sales projected at JPY 195,000 million and operating profit at JPY 7,900 million. The company reiterated its commitment to shareholder returns, aiming for a dividend payout ratio of 60% or a DOE of 3.0%, whichever is higher, and projects a dividend of JPY 115 per share for the current fiscal year.