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Chikaranomoto Posts Higher Q3 Sales but Lower Operating Profit, Keeps Full-Year Outlook

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  • Chikaranomoto’s Q3 revenue grew while operating profit fell, but net income and EPS improved alongside a stronger balance sheet.
  • The company kept its full-year forecast and higher dividend target, signaling confidence in profit recovery and shareholder returns despite margin pressure.
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Chikaranomoto Posts Higher Q3 Sales but Lower Operating Profit, Keeps Full-Year Outlook

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An update from CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co ( (JP:3561) ) is now available.

Chikaranomoto Holdings reported consolidated revenue of ¥26.89 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 5.9% year on year, while operating income fell 17.2% to ¥1.71 billion and ordinary income declined 10.8%, with net income attributable to the company rising 10% to ¥1.57 billion. The company’s financial position strengthened as total assets increased to ¥19.90 billion and equity ratio improved to 58.4%, and it maintained its dividend policy with a planned annual payout of ¥20 per share, while keeping its full-year forecast unchanged and projecting 9.1% revenue growth and a 24.4% rise in net income, signaling confidence in earnings recovery despite recent margin pressure.

The group also reported modest growth in earnings per share to ¥52.31 for the third quarter period, reflecting improved profitability per share despite lower operating margins. Stable capital structure, no major changes in consolidation scope or accounting policies, and continued share-based employee and board incentive programs indicate management’s focus on shareholder returns and governance as it pursues steady expansion in the restaurant market.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3561) stock is a Hold with a Yen1534.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co stock, see the JP:3561 Stock Forecast page.

More about CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co

Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates in the food service sector, best known for running restaurant brands such as ramen chains. The group focuses on domestic and overseas dining operations, aiming to grow revenue and earnings through store expansion and efficiency improvements in a competitive dining-out market.

YTD Price Performance: 5.24%

Average Trading Volume: 70,728

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen44.38B

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