CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. [3561.T]
TOKYO, May 14 (Pulse News Wire) – Chikaranomoto Holdings CO.,LTD. (3561.T) reported revenue growth of 35% for the fiscal year ended March 2026, reaching ¥36.261 billion.
However, operating profit declined by 26.6%, resulting in a net profit decrease of 16.4%. The company attributed the decline in operating profit to rising raw material costs and increased labor expenses due to base salary adjustments and training programs aimed at retaining staff skills. In its domestic operations, the company opened 21 new stores through mergers and acquisitions, closing four, leading to a net increase of 17 stores. Despite not raising prices, sales volume grew significantly, achieving record-high revenues.
Internationally, the company faced challenges such as delayed store openings and unfavorable economic conditions, resulting in a 6.8% drop in overseas sales compared to the previous year. Looking ahead, Chikaranomoto expects continued investment in human capital development and operational improvements to support future growth. The company plans to maintain a strong focus on stabilizing overseas operations while pursuing expansion strategies. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company forecasts a further increase in revenue to ¥37.787 billion, alongside a projected rise in operating profit to ¥2.852 billion.
Chikaranomoto also announced dividend expectations for the upcoming fiscal year, planning to distribute ¥20 per share, consisting of regular dividends of ¥14 plus a special dividend of ¥2 to commemorate its 40th anniversary.
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