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GIFT HOLDINGS Lifts Profit Outlook on Strong First-Quarter Earnings

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  • GIFT HOLDINGS posted sharp first-quarter gains in sales and profit, strengthening its balance sheet.
  • The company affirmed a higher annual dividend and raised full-year earnings forecasts, signaling confidence.
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GIFT HOLDINGS Lifts Profit Outlook on Strong First-Quarter Earnings

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An announcement from GIFT HOLDINGS INC. ( (JP:9279) ) is now available.

GIFT HOLDINGS reported strong results for the three months ended January 31, 2026, with net sales up 25.1% year on year to ¥10.64 billion and operating profit surging 85.2% to ¥1.43 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent climbed 75.6% to ¥960 million, while basic earnings per share rose to ¥47.99, and the equity-to-asset ratio improved to 48.8%, underscoring a strengthening financial base.

The company maintained its previously announced dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, targeting a total annual dividend of ¥26.00 per share, up from ¥22.00 in the prior year. It also raised its full-year consolidated earnings outlook, now projecting fiscal 2026 net sales of ¥43.0 billion and operating profit of ¥4.4 billion, signaling confidence in continued growth and improved returns for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9279) stock is a Buy with a Yen4346.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GIFT HOLDINGS INC. stock, see the JP:9279 Stock Forecast page.

More about GIFT HOLDINGS INC.

GIFT HOLDINGS INC., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates in the food-service sector, with a business model centered on restaurant operations and related services. The company targets the domestic Japanese market, pursuing growth through expanding its store network and improving profitability, as reflected in its rising sales and earnings metrics.

Average Trading Volume: 94,217

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen77.79B

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