Nishimatsuya boosts FY2/2026 sales on store expansion and strong seasonal demand

Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7545) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. reported preliminary monthly and full-year sales indicators for FY2/2026 showing solid overall growth, driven by both store network expansion and higher transaction values. For all stores, net sales rose 4.0% year on year for the full fiscal year, supported by a 3.4% increase in customer numbers and a 0.5% rise in sales per customer, while existing-store net sales were roughly flat, indicating that most top-line growth came from new locations.

The company opened 61 stores and closed 25 during the period, bringing its total footprint to 1,181 outlets as of February 20, 2026, underscoring an ongoing strategy of network expansion despite selective closures. In February, customer traffic increased and the retailer successfully cleared winter inventories while achieving strong sales of spring clothing, childcare and fashion items, suggesting healthy seasonal demand ahead of its scheduled full-year earnings announcement on April 2, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7545) stock is a Hold with a Yen2281.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7545 Stock Forecast page.

More about Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd.

Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based retailer operating a nationwide chain of stores focused on baby, children’s, maternity and family-related apparel and daily necessities. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under securities code 7545, the company combines existing outlets, new store openings and an online store to target cost-conscious households across Japan.

Average Trading Volume: 298,710

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen136.1B

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