Kobe Bussan Posts Higher February Profits as Gyomu Super Network Grows to 1,129 Stores

An update from Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. ( (JP:3038) ) is now available.

Kobe Bussan reported non-consolidated February 2026 net sales of ¥44.8 billion, up 5.3% year on year, with gross profit of ¥4.5 billion rising 7.9%. Operating profit reached ¥2.6 billion, up 6.0%, while ordinary profit jumped to ¥6.7 billion, reflecting a sharp rebound versus a loss in January and underscoring solid profitability momentum.

The Gyomu Super network expanded to 1,129 stores nationwide by the end of February, as the company opened four new franchise outlets across Osaka, Okayama, and Yamagata while seeing limited closures. Year-on-year growth in product shipments to Gyomu Super remained positive, especially in directly managed areas, indicating resilient customer demand and continued store traffic gains that support Kobe Bussan’s growth trajectory.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3038) stock is a Buy with a Yen4264.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:3038 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based retailer and wholesaler best known for operating the Gyomu Super discount supermarket chain. The company focuses on supplying food and daily necessities at low prices through a nationwide franchise network, particularly targeting cost-conscious consumers and small business customers across both directly and indirectly managed areas.

Average Trading Volume: 1,937,141

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen783.6B

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