Nishimatsuya posts March sales growth and opens first Taiwan store

Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. ( (JP:7545) ) has issued an update.

Nishimatsuya Chain reported that in March 2026, domestic net sales rose 7.4% year on year across all stores, driven by a 9.1% increase in customer numbers, while sales per customer edged down slightly. Existing-store net sales climbed 3.5% as strong demand for spring and summer clothing, alongside solid sales of childcare and fashion items, supported growth despite flat average ticket sizes.

The retailer maintained its total domestic store count at 1,181 as openings matched closures, signaling a focus on optimizing its network rather than rapid expansion. Overseas, Nishimatsuya opened its first store in Taiwan, marking a cautious step into international markets and potentially laying the groundwork for future growth beyond Japan ahead of its upcoming full-year results 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 Japanese retailer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market that operates large-format stores specializing in baby, children’s and maternity products, along with related fashion and childcare items. The company runs an extensive domestic network of more than 1,100 outlets supplemented by an online store, and is beginning to expand overseas with its first store in Taiwan.

Average Trading Volume: 301,023

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen126.3B

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