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Kourakuen Posts Strong Profit Rebound and Restores Dividend as Outlook Improves

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  • Kourakuen’s FY2026 results showed strong rebounds in sales and profits, lifting margins and balance-sheet strength.
  • The company resumed and plans to raise dividends, supported by positive cash flow and a firm growth outlook for FY2027.
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Kourakuen Posts Strong Profit Rebound and Restores Dividend as Outlook Improves

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Kourakuen Holdings Corporation ( (JP:7554) ) has provided an announcement.

Kourakuen Corporation reported a sharp rebound in earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales surging 56.0% year on year to ¥29.4 billion and operating profit jumping 241.5% to ¥1.5 billion. Ordinary profit climbed 269.2% to ¥1.5 billion, while profit rose 44.5% to ¥1.15 billion, lifting the operating margin to 5.2% and pushing the equity ratio above 50%.

The company strengthened its financial base, with total assets increasing to ¥13.4 billion and net assets to ¥7.2 billion, while still generating positive operating cash flow of ¥1.94 billion despite higher investment outlays. Reflecting improved profitability, Kourakuen resumed shareholder returns with a ¥10 year-end dividend for FY2026 and is guiding further growth in FY2027, forecasting net sales of ¥31.5 billion, operating profit of ¥1.6 billion, and profit of ¥1.25 billion alongside a planned increase in annual dividends to ¥15 per share.

More about Kourakuen Holdings Corporation

Kourakuen Corporation is a Japan-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that operates in the restaurant and food service industry, best known for its ramen and casual dining chains. The company focuses on serving mass-market customers across Japan, and its performance is closely tied to consumer spending trends and traffic at its nationwide outlets.

Average Trading Volume: 92,630

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: Yen20.6B

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