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An update from Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. ( (JP:3038) ) is now available.
Kobe Bussan reported non-consolidated January 2026 net sales of ¥43.1 billion, up 7.7% year-on-year, as its Gyomu Super discount supermarket chain continued to draw strong consumer demand. Gross profit and operating profit also rose sharply, with operating profit jumping 27.6% from a year earlier, underscoring solid underlying retail performance.
Ordinary profit for January, however, swung to a loss of ¥1.3 billion after strong November results, suggesting the impact of one-off or seasonal factors on earnings volatility. The Gyomu Super network remained stable at 1,126 stores nationwide, with robust year-on-year growth in product shipments to existing and all stores, indicating sustained traffic and sales momentum despite the temporary dip in ordinary profit.
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 chain of discount supermarkets. The company focuses on supplying food and daily necessities at low prices through a nationwide franchise network, combining directly managed and area-franchise operations to target cost-conscious consumers across Japan.
Average Trading Volume: 1,659,022
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: Yen829.8B
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