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H2O Retailing Corporation ( (JP:8242) ) has provided an announcement.
H2O Retailing Corporation reported slightly higher consolidated gross sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, but operating profit declined due to rising costs and a sharp drop in inbound sales at its department stores, even as domestic department store sales rose 3% year on year. The supermarket segment performed strongly, with existing store sales up 2% and operating profit reaching JPY 10.0 billion, helping overall results surpass the company’s earlier profit forecast.
Looking ahead, the company expects gross sales growth driven by major renovations at the Hankyu Main Store, though overall operating profit gains will remain modest amid continued cost pressures and weaker spending by Chinese tourists. Management plans to accelerate strategic investments in overseas expansion, high-net-worth customers, and customer data businesses, while signaling confidence to shareholders through planned dividend increases to JPY 46.0 for FY2025 and JPY 48.0 for FY2026.
More about H2O Retailing Corporation
H2O Retailing Corporation operates a diversified retail business centered on department stores and supermarkets in Japan. Its portfolio includes flagship locations such as the Hankyu Main Store, and it focuses on domestic shoppers, inbound tourism demand, and higher-end customer segments, while also exploring growth in overseas markets and data-driven customer businesses.
Average Trading Volume: 347,412
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen282.5B
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