MINISTOP Slashes FY2026 Profit Forecast After Food Labeling Issue, Accelerates Structural Reforms

Ministop Co., Ltd. ( (JP:9946) ) has provided an update.

MINISTOP has sharply revised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, now projecting an operating loss of ¥3.5 billion and a net loss of ¥6.0 billion, compared with a previously expected small profit, while maintaining its gross operating revenue outlook at ¥97 billion. The downgrade stems from the temporary nationwide suspension of sales of hand-made rice balls and related items after improper expiration-date labeling was discovered, which depressed sales and triggered higher costs tied to preventive measures and kitchen safety enhancements. In response, the company is gradually resuming sales of the affected products under stricter systems and training, revamping in-store food provision methods, expanding both low-priced and high-value-added product lines, and intensifying promotions and store layout initiatives to stimulate related purchases. It is also accelerating structural reforms by deciding on closures of unprofitable stores within the current fiscal year and reallocating management resources toward revitalizing existing outlets and new store formats, aiming to restore profitability and reinforce its positioning as a leader in food safety and security within the convenience store sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9946) stock is a Hold with a Yen2047.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ministop Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:9946 Stock Forecast page.

More about Ministop Co., Ltd.

MINISTOP Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based convenience store operator listed on the TSE Prime, focusing on daily goods and ready-to-eat food products such as hand-made rice balls and side dishes. The company operates both directly managed and franchised stores, emphasizing fresh, in-store prepared food and seeking competitive differentiation through food safety, product mix, and store-level merchandising reforms.

Average Trading Volume: 62,638

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen62.4B

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