Kakiyasu Honten Posts Modest Sales Growth but Lower Profit, Keeps Outlook and Dividend Intact

Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd. ( (JP:2294) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Kakiyasu Honten reported consolidated net sales of ¥27,938 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2026, a modest 0.7% year-on-year increase, while operating profit fell 6.2% to ¥1,343 million and profit attributable to owners of parent declined 8.7% to ¥814 million. Despite the profit contraction, the company maintained a solid financial position with total assets of ¥18,901 million, an equity ratio of 80.3%, and confirmed an unchanged full-year forecast calling for slight sales and profit growth and an annual dividend of ¥85 per share.

For the full fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, Kakiyasu is forecasting net sales of ¥36,400 million, operating profit of ¥1,500 million, and a 21.2% rise in profit attributable to owners of parent to ¥850 million, implying an earnings per share of ¥88.74. The decision not to revise earnings or dividend guidance, despite weaker nine-month profits, signals management’s confidence in the business outlook and underlines a continued commitment to shareholder returns within a conservative financial framework.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2294) stock is a Hold with a Yen2948.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:2294 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd.

Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 2294, operates in the food-related retail and services sector. The company generates consolidated net sales of around ¥36 billion annually and focuses on stable, domestically oriented operations supported by a strong balance sheet and high equity ratio.

Average Trading Volume: 25,164

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen29.89B

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