Source disclosure: January 14, 2026
BIC CAMERA INC. [3048.T]
TOKYO — BIC Camera Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code number 3048, reported its first quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending August 2026 on January 14, 2026. The company's consolidated sales and profits showed growth compared to the same period last year.
For the quarter ended November 30, 2025, BIC Camera recorded a consolidated 687 billion, marking a 6.5% increase from ¥224.169 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Operating income surged by 66.2%, reaching ¥7.401 billion from ¥4.453 billion in the prior-year quarter. Similarly, ordinary income grew by 59.6% to ¥7.663 billion from ¥4.802 billion previously. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company also saw significant improvement, rising 59.3% to ¥4.471 billion from ¥2.806 billion in the same quarter last year.
The diluted earnings per share for the current quarter stood at ¥26.12, up from ¥16.40 in the comparable period of the previous year. Additionally, comprehensive income increased sharply to ¥6.278 billion, representing a 208.4% rise over the ¥2.035 billion reported in the first quarter of the preceding fiscal year.
Regarding the company’s financial position as of the end of the reporting period, total assets amounted to ¥523.934 billion, while equity reached ¥213.096 billion, resulting in a capital adequacy ratio of 32.5%. This compares to total assets of ¥492.531 billion and equity of ¥211.767 billion, yielding a capital adequacy ratio of 34.2% in the equivalent period of the previous fiscal year.
BIC Camera did not announce any changes to its dividend policy during this quarter. For the fiscal year ending August 2026, the company expects to pay an interim dividend of ¥20.00 per share and a final dividend of ¥21.00 per share, totaling ¥41.00 per share for the full year. This aligns with the previously disclosed dividend forecast without any revisions.
Looking ahead, BIC Camera projects consolidated revenues of ¥1.013 trillion for the entire fiscal year ending August 2026, indicating a 4.0% increase from the previous fiscal year. However, operating profit is anticipated to decline slightly by 3.2% to ¥30.5 billion, while ordinary profit is expected to decrease by 1.3% to ¥31.5 billion. The net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company is projected to be ¥17.5 billion, showing minimal growth of just 0.1%.
The company's management cautions that these forecasts are based on current information and certain assumptions deemed reasonable but do not constitute guarantees of performance. Actual results may vary significantly due to various factors beyond the company's control. Further details regarding the conditions underlying the projections and considerations for their utilization can be found in the supplementary materials provided.
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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