H2O Retailing Reports First Quarter Net Profit of 3.98 Billion

TOKYO, Aug 04 (Pulse News Wire) – H2O Retailing Corporation (8242.T) reported a net profit attributable to parent shareholders of ¥3.98 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to ¥10.26 billion in the same period last year. Revenue increased slightly to ¥164.54 billion from ¥163.64 billion.

Operating profit was ¥1.46 billion, down from ¥2.45 billion previously. The company also revised its fiscal year 2027 outlook, projecting revenue of ¥668.4 billion, up 0.4%, operating profit of ¥41.7 billion, and net profit of ¥26.1 billion. The board approved a dividend payout of ¥24 per share for the first half of the fiscal year.

In related developments, H2O Retailing completed an absorption merger involving Izumiya Hankyu Oasis Co., Ltd. and Kansai Supermarket Co., Ltd. on April 1, 2026, resulting in significant changes to the group's operational structure.

Additionally, the company conducted a disposal of restricted stock compensation totaling ¥570 million to executives and subsidiary directors on July 15, 2026.