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Kobe Bussan Posts Higher March Sales as Gyomu Super Network Expands to 1,136 Stores

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  • Kobe Bussan’s March 2026 sales and gross profit grew, though ordinary profit eased after prior volatility.
  • The Gyomu Super chain expanded to 1,136 stores, with shipments still strong but growth moderating at existing sites.
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Kobe Bussan Posts Higher March Sales as Gyomu Super Network Expands to 1,136 Stores

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Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. ( (JP:3038) ) has provided an announcement.

Kobe Bussan reported non-consolidated March 2026 net sales of ¥49.1 billion, up 2.9% year on year, with gross profit rising 7.3% and operating profit up 1.9%, while ordinary profit fell 14.0% after a volatile prior month. Management cautioned that figures are unaudited and may be revised, noting that monthly results exclude certain intra-group transactions under the revenue recognition standard and will be aligned at the full-year stage.

The Gyomu Super network continued to expand, with total stores increasing to 1,136 as franchise outlets reached 1,132 and five new indirectly managed stores opened in March alongside two new directly managed-area stores. Year-on-year product shipments to Gyomu Super outlets remained above last year’s levels nationwide, although existing stores in directly managed areas dipped slightly below 100% in March, indicating robust but moderating growth in underlying store demand.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3038) stock is a Hold with a Yen4400.00 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., listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates the Gyomu Super franchise network of discount wholesale-style supermarkets across Japan. The company focuses on supplying food and daily goods to both professional users and general consumers through directly and indirectly managed franchise areas nationwide.

YTD Price Performance: -16.91%

Average Trading Volume: 2,011,971

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen695.5B

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