Halows lifts sales and dividends as profits flatten, forecasts softer earnings ahead

Halows Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2742) ) has shared an announcement.

Halows Co., Ltd. reported non-consolidated operating revenue of ¥225.7 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, up 7.1% year on year, with operating profit rising 1.7% to ¥12.5 billion and net profit edging up 0.8% to ¥9.0 billion, indicating solid top-line growth but modest profit expansion. Total assets expanded to ¥136.0 billion and equity increased to ¥77.5 billion, while the company boosted annual dividends from ¥60 to ¥70 per share and plans a further rise to ¥72 in the next fiscal year, underscoring a continued commitment to shareholder returns despite a slight forecast decline in full-year profit for FY2027.

Cash flows from operating activities strengthened sharply to ¥26.2 billion, supporting higher cash and cash equivalents of ¥24.7 billion at period-end and providing room for continued investment and payouts. For the fiscal year ending February 28, 2027, Halows projects operating revenue growth to ¥245.6 billion but expects profit to dip 3.6% to ¥8.66 billion, suggesting rising costs or investment pressures even as the retailer maintains a progressive dividend policy and aims to sustain its competitive position in Japan’s supermarket industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2742) stock is a Buy with a Yen4911.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Halows Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:2742 Stock Forecast page.

More about Halows Co., Ltd.

Halows Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese retailer operating in the supermarket sector. The company focuses on generating operating revenue through store-based sales and related retail services, targeting consumers in its regional markets in Japan under Japanese GAAP reporting standards.

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