TOKYO, Apr 28 (Pulse News Wire) – Arealink CO.,LTD. (8914.T) reported its first quarter results for the fiscal year ending December 2026.
Revenue was ¥7.144 billion compared to ¥7.521 billion in the same period last year, marking a decrease of --¥5 million%. However, operating profit decreased to ¥1.571 billion from ¥9.3 million, representing a growth of ¥1.415 billion%. In the storage business, which remains the cornerstone of Arealink's operations, revenue declined to ¥6.079 billion while operating profit rose to ¥1.683 billion. The company achieved higher profitability through strategic store openings, enhanced data analysis for site selection, and effective marketing campaigns, leading to improved occupancy rates despite a slight decline in existing sites due to new store additions. For the land rights management business, revenue decreased to ¥681 million but saw an increase in operating profit to ¥134 million. Arealink focused on acquiring quality properties aligned with its operational scale, resulting in a rise in inventory value.
Other service operations also experienced a drop in revenue to ¥382 million and a reduction in operating profit to ¥96 million. As of March 31, 2026, total assets stood at 64,080,563 million yen, up from 65,441,687 million yen at the end of the previous fiscal year. Key drivers included increases in tools, equipment, and fixed assets. Total liabilities grew to 35,867,054 million yen, driven mainly by long-term borrowings and accounts payable. Shareholders’ equity reached 29,574,633 million yen, reflecting an increase in retained earnings. Looking ahead, Arealink projects continued positive trends in the second quarter and throughout the fiscal year, maintaining its strategy of high-yield self-operated stores and efficient asset utilization.
The company plans to distribute a dividend of ¥130 per share for the interim period.
Financial results — FY2026/12 (consolidated)
| Metric | Current | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥7,144M | -5.0% |
| Operating profit | ¥1,571M | +0.5% |
| Net profit | ¥1,006M | -9.6% |
Next period forecast
Revenue
¥28,500M
+7.9%Op. profit
¥5,850M
+6.9%Net profit
¥3,715M
+0.3%Source: TDNet filing · Figures in millions of yen
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