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Curves Holdings Lifts Profit Outlook and Dividends on Strong First-Half Results

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  • Curves Holdings posted solid first-half growth, boosting sales and profits while strengthening its balance sheet.
  • The company raised full-year earnings and dividend forecasts, signaling confidence and higher shareholder returns.
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Curves Holdings Lifts Profit Outlook and Dividends on Strong First-Half Results

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

Curves Holdings reported solid growth for the six months ended February 28, 2026, with net sales rising 9.8% year on year to ¥19.97 billion and operating profit up 13.5% to ¥3.84 billion, while profit attributable to owners of parent increased 5.8% to ¥2.23 billion. The company also strengthened its financial position, with total assets climbing to ¥40.65 billion and the equity ratio improving to 56.4%, supported by a sharp rise in comprehensive income.

Reflecting its earnings momentum, Curves raised its dividend outlook for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, now planning a total annual payout of ¥30 per share, including a ¥10 commemorative component at year-end. Management also upgraded full-year forecasts, projecting double-digit growth in sales and profits, with net sales expected to rise 12.6% and operating profit 21.4%, signaling confidence in continued expansion and offering a more shareholder-friendly capital return profile.

More about Curves Holdings Co., Ltd.

Curves Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based operator and franchisor of fitness clubs, focused primarily on the Curves women-only circuit training gyms. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 7085, the group targets the domestic health and wellness market with recurring membership-based services and franchise-related revenues.

Average Trading Volume: 232,293

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen71.71B

Learn more about 7085 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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