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Curves Holdings Lifts Earnings Outlook and Hikes Dividend on Strong Membership Growth

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  • Curves Holdings raised its full-year earnings forecast after strong first-half membership and merchandise sales boosted record profits.
  • The company increased its total annual dividend to ¥30 per share, adding a larger commemorative payout to reward shareholders.
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Curves Holdings Lifts Earnings Outlook and Hikes Dividend on Strong Membership Growth

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Curves Holdings Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7085) ) has shared an announcement.

Curves Holdings has raised its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, after membership numbers and merchandise sales in the first half exceeded expectations, driving record-high sales and profits for the period. The company now projects net sales of ¥42.3 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥4.85 billion, both above prior estimates and comfortably ahead of the previous year’s results, underscoring solid operational momentum and stronger earnings power.

Reflecting this earnings upgrade and its commitment to shareholder returns, Curves also increased its dividend forecast, lifting the planned year-end payout to ¥20 per share, including a larger commemorative component for the 20th anniversary of the Curves chain. As a result, the total annual dividend is expected to rise to ¥30 per share, up ¥13 from the prior fiscal year, signaling confidence in cash flow generation and offering a more attractive yield to investors.

More about Curves Holdings Co., Ltd.

Curves Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the fitness and wellness industry, running the Curves chain of membership-based fitness clubs with a focus on women’s health and related merchandise sales. Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company targets steady growth in membership and merchandise revenues while maintaining a shareholder-friendly capital policy, including a stated goal for a high dividend payout ratio tied to earnings performance.

Average Trading Volume: 232,293

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen71.71B

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